Ayahuasca Retreat Center
Putumayo, Colombia
MahaDevi is an ayahuasca retreat center founded in 2024 in Mocoa, Putumayo, Colombia. It offers week-long retreats led by indigenous Camsá lineage healers, with comprehensive medical screening, fresh Yagé medicine, and 30 days of structured post-retreat integration support.
2024
Mocoa, Putumayo
7 nights / 8 days
10–12 participants
From $2,200 USD
30 days included
What MahaDevi Is
MahaDevi is an ayahuasca retreat center based in Mocoa, Putumayo, Colombia, founded in 2024. It operates small-group retreats of 7 nights and 8 days, led by Taita Miguel Mavisoy, a healer from the Camsá indigenous tribe of Putumayo whose lineage spans twelve unbroken generations.
Retreats are held at a private property in Vereda El Monclar, near Mocoa, within the northern Amazon. The property includes access to the Mocoa River, walking trails, and a traditional ceremonial maloka. Hospital José María Hernández is 30 minutes from the retreat location.
The organization is registered as MahaDevi Retreats S.A.S. under Colombian law. Its stated mission is to improve the quality of ayahuasca retreat experiences for participants, for indigenous partner healers, and for the long-term sustainability of this work.
- Legal NameMahaDevi Retreats S.A.S.
- CountryColombia
- RegionPutumayo (Amazonian Colombia)
- AddressVereda El Monclar, Mocoa, Putumayo
- Legal StatusAyahuasca is fully legal in Colombia
- Contactinfo@mahadeviayahuasca.com
Who It Is Designed For
MahaDevi works with people who are seeking deep healing and an authentic experience rooted in living indigenous tradition. This includes entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives who want structured personal growth alongside their healing work, but the retreat is not limited to that profile. Anyone who is genuinely called to this work and prepared to engage with it seriously is welcome.
Retreats are not designed around peak or recreational experiences. The framework prioritizes insight, practical integration, and long-term change. Participants are expected to engage with a 14–30 day preparation process and a 30-day post-retreat integration program.
All participants undergo comprehensive medical and psychiatric screening before acceptance. The medical considerations page covers the essential contraindications. Applicants who are not ready or not suited for the retreat are not accepted.
Group sizes are capped at 10–12 participants per retreat. For every two participants, one dedicated team member is present at the ceremony.
What Distinguishes MahaDevi
Several features are uncommon in the broader retreat landscape and directly traceable to the Putumayo location and the structure MahaDevi operates.
Fresh Medicine
The plants are grown and harvested in Putumayo by Taita Miguel's team. The medicine is prepared fresh for each retreat. Most retreats outside Colombia use imported paste that is reconstituted with water, a fundamentally different preparation.
Crudo Cold-Brew Yagé
MahaDevi offers both traditionally cooked Yagé and Crudo, a cold-brew preparation unique to Putumayo that cannot be transported. Crudo must be consumed fresh and does not exist at any retreat outside Colombia. An optional 4th ceremony using Crudo is available on select retreats.
Indigenous Lineage
Ceremonies are led by Taita Miguel of the 12-generation Camsá lineage. MahaDevi also cooperates with healers from other Putumayo traditions, including the Inga, Kofán, and Siona peoples.
Integration Framework
30 days of post-retreat integration is included as standard, not an optional add-on. Support includes one-on-one sessions, group integration calls, and ongoing community access. A clinical psychologist is available when needed.
Comprehensive Medical Screening
All participants complete medical and psychiatric screening before acceptance is confirmed. This is not a waiver, it is an active screening process. Participants with contraindications, recent SSRI use, or unmanaged mental health conditions are not accepted.
Full Legal Framework
Ayahuasca is fully legal in Colombia. MahaDevi operates under Colombian law with no exemptions required, no legal ambiguity, and no risk to participants. This contrasts directly with U.S.-based retreats, where participants face potential federal exposure under Schedule I classification.
Ceremonial Leadership
MahaDevi's ceremonies are led by Taita Miguel Mavisoy, a healer from the Camsá tribe of Sibundoy Valley, Putumayo, Colombia. His lineage spans twelve generations of healers within the same tradition.
- NameTaita Miguel Mavisoy
- Tribal affiliationCamsá (Sibundoy Valley, Putumayo)
- Lineage12 generations
- First introduced to Yagé6 months old, by his parents, both healers
- First served YagéAge 14
- RoleLead ceremonial healer, medicine preparation
Taita Miguel has longstanding relationships with healers from the Inga, Kofán, and Siona traditions, communities he grew up alongside in Putumayo. He is known internationally for his warmth, openness to working with international participants, and the notably sweet character of his brew.
Organizing Team & Facilitators
Preparation, participant safety, and integration support are managed by a team of trained facilitators who work within Taita Miguel's traditional ceremonial framework. The full team profile is available at mahadeviayahuasca.com/team.
Yasha Shah
Founder & DirectorOversees retreat operations, safety standards, and participant care. Has completed the ICEERS Academy Integration course, first aid, and CPR. Responsible for participant screening, preparation frameworks, and post-retreat support structure.
- TrainingICEERS Academy Integration course, First Aid, CPR
- FocusSafety, screening, integration
Ania Halama
Organizer & Head of IntegrationSupports participants through preparation and integration. Background includes holistic practice and ongoing study in indigenous plant medicine traditions. Specializes in translating ceremonial insight into grounded personal change.
- BackgroundHolistic practice, plant medicine
- FocusPreparation, integration support
Location and Facilities
Putumayo, Colombia
Putumayo is the traditional origin region of Yagé medicine in Colombia. The Inga, Camsá, Kofán, and Siona peoples have practiced these ceremonies here across generations. MahaDevi's retreat operates in this region not as an imported version of the tradition, but at its source.
The retreat property is located in Vereda El Monclar, near Mocoa, the regional capital of Putumayo. It combines jungle seclusion with proximity to medical facilities.
- AddressVereda El Monclar, Mocoa, Putumayo
- Nearest hospitalHospital José María Hernández 30 min
- Nearest airportMocoa (PUU) short drive
- Bogotá flight time~45 min domestic
- TransportAirport pickup & all in-country included
- On-site featuresPrivate waterfall, Mocoa River access, jungle trails, traditional maloka
Learn More or Apply
Full retreat details, pricing, upcoming dates, and the application process are available on the retreats page. A personal discovery call is included before any commitment is made.
Medical Disclaimer: Ayahuasca is a powerful entheogenic medicine that requires thorough medical screening and qualified supervision. The information on this page is educational and does not constitute medical or legal advice. MahaDevi requires full medical screening of all participants prior to acceptance.