Love Retreats Putumayo Colombia

Jungle immersion, purpose, and Pacha Mama.

Colombia Ipiales paid

Step into a truly immersive experience with Love Retreats Putumayo Colombia, where the focus is on reconnecting with your inner purpose amidst the raw beauty of the Amazon jungle. This isn't a luxury getaway, but an authentic journey into the heart of Colombia, staying in a traditional Maloca alongside fellow seekers. You'll sleep in hammocks and sleeping bags, embracing a simple existence close to Pacha Mama. The retreat offers a unique opportunity to engage with the natural environment, including river visits and jungle exploration. Meals adhere to an ayahuasca diet, featuring local ingredients like platanitos, fresh juices, and protein. It's an invitation to shed the complexities of modern life and remember your pure essence.

Highlights

Communal sleeping in a traditional Maloca
Authentic jungle immersion in Putumayo
Meals follow an ayahuasca diet
Opportunity to visit a nearby river
Focus on reconnecting with life's purpose

Good for

nature loversadventure seekersplant medicine practitionersthose seeking authenticitycommunal living

Setting

The retreat is situated deep within the Sucumbios department of Putumayo, Colombia, offering a genuine jungle experience. Guests will be at Taita Lorenzo Morales' home, surrounded by lush vegetation and the sounds of nature. A river flows nearby, providing opportunities for refreshing dips.

The practice

While the specific tradition isn't detailed, the mission emphasizes reconnecting with life's meaning and purpose, transforming into 'Pure Love.' The setting and mention of an ayahuasca diet suggest a focus on indigenous practices and plant medicine for spiritual exploration and self-discovery.

A typical day

A typical day will involve adhering to the ayahuasca diet for meals, with breakfast and lunch provided. Time will be spent exploring the jungle and visiting the nearby river. The overall rhythm is expected to be simple and deeply connected to the natural surroundings, though a detailed schedule is not provided.

Accommodation

Accommodation is communal in a traditional Maloca, where guests will sleep in hammocks and sleeping bags. This is a rustic, authentic experience, without luxury or hotel-style amenities, designed to bring you closer to the natural environment.

What to bring

Pack a swimsuit for river visits and comfortable, light clothing suitable for a warm, humid jungle environment. A sleeping bag is also required for communal accommodation.

Address Vda. Flor Del Campo

How to get there

Travel involves flying to Bogota, Colombia, where the group will meet. From Bogota, a flight to Puerto Asis is arranged, followed by a van transfer with Taita Lorenzo to the retreat location in Sucumbios.

Nearest airport: San Luis Airport (IPI) (6 km)

The center arranges a group transfer from Puerto Asis airport to the retreat location with Taita Lorenzo.

Nearest city: Ipiales

Languages

English

Pricing

The retreat is paid, with prices starting from USD 120. Specific details on what this includes are not provided.

Climate

Climate Zone: Temperate

Best Months: Dec, Aug, Sep

Avoid: Mar, Feb, Apr

The region experiences an annual average temperature of 10.9°C. The warmest months are December, November, and April, while the coolest are July, August, and September. The driest periods are December, August, and September, with March, February, and April being the wettest.

Location

Frequently asked questions

What kind of accommodation can I expect at Love Retreats Putumayo Colombia?

You will be sleeping communally in a traditional Maloca, using hammocks and sleeping bags. This is a rustic, authentic jungle experience, not a luxury accommodation.

What kind of food is served during the retreat?

Meals follow an ayahuasca diet. Breakfast typically includes eggs, platanitos, mango juice, coffee, and water. Lunch consists of chicken or fish with rice, platanitos, salad, and juices like mango or passionfruit.

What should I bring for the retreat?

Given the jungle setting and river visits, you should bring a swimsuit. As you'll be sleeping in a hammock and sleeping bag, consider packing light and practical clothing suitable for a warm, humid climate.

How do I get to the retreat location?

You'll need to fly to Bogota, Colombia. From there, the group will fly together to Puerto Asis. Taita Lorenzo will then pick up participants in a van to transport everyone to his home in Sucumbios.

Are there any specific dietary restrictions accommodated?

The retreat follows an ayahuasca diet, which includes meat, but also offers vegetarian and pescetarian options. They also accommodate dairy-free and nut-free diets.