iboga retreat Costa rica​🌿

🌿In the heart of Costa Rica's lush rainforest, a transformative experience awaits you. Iboga, a sacred plant native to Central Africa, has for millennia offered a path to inner healing and reconnection.  We guide you to the best iboga retreats in Costa Rica, where ancient tradition and idyllic surroundings come together to create the optimal conditions for your inner journey. 💫.

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Healing from trauma and addiction

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Deep spiritual reconnection

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Lasting personal transformation

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what's included in iboga retreats in Costa rica

The iboga centers in Costa Rica we recommend offer :

🌿 Authentic healing
- Traditional Bwiti ceremonies tailored to your needs
- Accompaniment by experienced practitioners
- Rigorous safety protocols with prior medical examinations

🌴 Ideal natural setting
- Immersion in the Costa Rican rainforest
- Regenerative energy amplifies therapeutic effects
- Peaceful environment conducive to introspection

🧠 Personalized follow-up
- In-depth preparation prior to ceremonies
- Small groups for individual attention
- Post-experience integration with practical tools

We meticulously select our partner centers to guarantee a transformative experience in the best conditions of safety and authenticity.

Gabon Day, ancient Bwiti teachings
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The essentials of what an iboga retreat COSTA RICA 🌿

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Included in your retreat

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2 Iboga ceremonies

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Lodging

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Delicious & Nourishing Meals

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Additional Herbal Healings As Needed

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Ancestral Teachings of Bwiti Missoko by the Fire

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Traditional Spiritual Shower

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Traditional Sauna

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Aftercare session under request

All-Inclusive Experience

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Gabon Day, ancient Bwiti teachings

Why choose an iboga retreat in costa rica ?

✅An exceptional natural setting : Costa Rica offers an ideal environment for an iboga experience. Its lush tropical forests, exceptional biodiversity and balanced climate create an atmosphere naturally conducive to healing and introspection. The invigorating energy of this country, recognized as one of the happiest in the world, amplifies the therapeutic effects of iboga.

✅Favorable legislation : Costa Rica's legal framework is relatively open to traditional medicine practices, allowing centers to offer iboga ceremonies in a structured context that respects tradition. This situation offers legal certainty not found in many other countries

✅Recognized expertise : Costa Rica has become a global hub for alternative therapies and traditional medicine. The centers we recommend have developed significant expertise in the administration of iboga, combining respect for Bwiti traditions with modern protocols for safety and therapeutic support.

Accessibility and infrastructure : Easily accessible by international flights, Costa Rica boasts a quality tourism infrastructure while preserving its authenticity. The iboga resorts benefit from this ideal combination: modern comfort in an unspoilt natural environment.

About the provider

The centers we recommend work with exceptional practitioners trained directly at the source of Bwiti traditions. They have completed intensive programs involving deep cultural immersion, often in Gabon, with recognized masters from respected traditional lineages.

This expertise represents a rare privilege, as very few people around the world receive the authorization and training required to perform these ceremonies according to authentic traditions. While preserving the integrity of ancestral rituals, these practitioners have developed a deep understanding of the specific needs of Western participants, creating a valuable cultural bridge between these ancient traditions and modern therapeutic contexts.

Gabon Day, ancient Bwiti teachings

Admission Process ✨

🌿 Applications for iboga retreats in Costa Rica are accepted on a rolling basis ✨. Each cohort comprises a maximum of 10 candidates 👥, meticulously selected 🌱.

Documents you need to complete your application

Here is the list of all documents you need to provide during the application process:

  • EKG

  • Liver Function Tests

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Frequently asked questions

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How much does an iboga retreat cost in Costa Rica ?

Our partner centers offer a variety of packages to suit different budgets and therapeutic needs.

Retreats generally last from 5 to 9 days, the time needed for adequate preparation, ceremonial experience and initial integration. Daily rates range from USD 550 to USD 3,000, for a total investment generally between USD 2,500 and USD 8,000, reflecting the quality of supervision, the privileged natural setting and the level of comfort of the facilities.

These prices generally include accommodation, meals, iboga ceremonies and complementary activities such as yoga, meditation and integrative therapies. Some centers also offer airport transfer options and pre-retirement consultations.

Is iboga legal in Costa Rica ?

Yes, iboga is currently legal in Costa Rica. Costa Rica has not specifically regulated or banned iboga or its active ingredient, ibogaine, unlike some other countries where these substances are classified as narcotics.
Costa Rica has become a destination for “iboga retreats” and treatment centers using ibogaine, notably for the treatment of addictions. This is due to the country's relatively permissive legal framework regarding this substance.

What is the program of an iboga retreat in Costa Rica ?

Here's an overview of a typical iboga retreat in Costa Rica, based on current practices. Each center has its own rhythm and particularities, but this general description will give you an idea of the journey that awaits you.

A retreat usually lasts from 5 to 9 days and often welcomes a small group of 4 to 6 participants, ensuring a personalized experience in Costa Rica's lush tropical environment.

Arrival day
Welcome to a soothing natural setting where you can settle in and recuperate from your journey. A first meeting allows you to get to know the group and discuss your expectations in the warm Costa Rican atmosphere.

Preparation and first ceremony
The day is devoted to your mental and physical preparation. You'll have a privileged moment with your guide to define your intentions. After a light meal, a fast begins, followed by the iboga ceremony in the evening, which continues through the night.

Integration after the first ceremony
This day is dedicated to rest and assimilation of your nocturnal experience. The team remains available to discuss your needs, while you enjoy the tranquility of the tropical setting.

Purification and recovery
A gentler day to replenish your strength. Several centers offer complementary activities such as forest bathing, meditation near waterfalls or purification rituals inspired by local and Bwiti traditions.

Second ceremony
You deepen your inner journey during a second ceremony, usually preceded by a meeting with your guide to refine your objectives. This stage reinforces the teachings received during the first experience.

Final integration
The final days are devoted to assimilating the teachings and preparing for your return to everyday life. Guided discussions help you to apply these discoveries to your life, often accompanied by activities in the great outdoors.

Departure
A convivial moment concludes your stay, allowing you to leave with a clear vision and practical tools to maintain the benefits of your experience.

To find out more about a specific retreat in Costa Rica, please contact us.

What are the potential benefits of iboga ?

Iboga, this botanical treasure native to Central Africa, offers a multidimensional therapeutic experience when administered as part of a respectful retreat in Costa Rica. This traditional medicine acts simultaneously on several levels of the being.

At the psychological level, iboga enables deep introspection, facilitating the release of limiting behavioral patterns. Participants often report renewed mental clarity and an expanded perspective on their existence, paving the way for life choices more aligned with their true essence.

For those struggling with addictions, iboga has remarkable properties that help reset the neurological circuits associated with compulsive behaviors, be they substances or recurring toxic thoughts.

The emotional dimension is also affected, with a unique ability to facilitate access to and resolution of buried traumas, often at the root of blockages in daily life. This emotional release contributes to a feeling of lightness and inner peace.

In a safe, professional environment such as the Costa Rican centers we recommend, these therapeutic effects can catalyze a deep, lasting transformation in your life.