If you're looking for an authentic retreat for your body and soul that combines amazing natural setting, slow and restful days full of laughter, music and yoga, sharing simple yet... read more tasty meals with interesting people, playing with cute and loving dogs and cats, and many other wonderful things, look no further than Naturalia! Manu, Paula and their fantastic staff will take care of your every need in the most caring and personal way. Experiencing a true spiritual and physical reset made a long trip to get here so well worth it for me... I can't wait to come back here again.

  I’m still in awe with the unique experience I had at Naturalia. Before booking the trip I researched a million different retreats and Naturalia always kept popping up - I... read more took that as a sign and booked with them. I was looking for a unique healing environment, without a tons of people and where I would get individualized attention. If that’s what you’re looking for this is the place to go. I highly recommend getting the bungalow with the private bathroom if you can just to be safe in case you purge a lot during your ayahuasca ceremony. That happened to me and that private bathroom was a blessing! The activities were well planned out, with a mix of yoga, personal time, meditation, flowers baths and ceremonies. The yoga instructor Derya was a sweetheart and very knowledgeable. She made me few very comfortable and addressed the groups needs every single day. The ladies in the kitchen were kind and made the food taste great. Manu and Paola were awesome hosts! Paola was a quiet, kind spirit but very knowledgeable and intelligent. I loved conversations with her and she was always ready to help with whatever I needed. Manu was great to have as a facilitator during the ceremonies. His energy and love for the process could easily be felt. I’m very thankful for his help during some times of “struggle”. He always kept it light and fun. Manuel, the shaman... I’m still in awe with the unique experience I had at Naturalia. Before booking the trip I researched a million different retreats and Naturalia always kept popping up - I took that as a sign and booked with them. I was looking for a unique healing environment, without a tons of people and where I would get individualized attention. If that’s what you’re looking for this is the place to go. I highly recommend getting the bungalow with the private bathroom if you can just to be safe in case you purge a lot during your ayahuasca ceremony. That happened to me and that private bathroom was a blessing! The activities were well planned out, with a mix of yoga, personal time, meditation, flowers baths and ceremonies. The yoga instructor Derya was a sweetheart and very knowledgeable. She made me few very comfortable and addressed the groups needs every single day. The ladies in the kitchen were kind and made the food taste great. Manu and Paola were awesome hosts! Paola was a quiet, kind spirit but very knowledgeable and intelligent. I loved conversations with her and she was always ready to help with whatever I needed. Manu was great to have as a facilitator during the ceremonies. His energy and love for the process could easily be felt. I’m very thankful for his help during some times of “struggle”. He always kept it light and fun.
Manuel, the shaman was freaking awesome! I don’t even know how to describe this guy - he just had this aura of peace and calm but seemed like such a cool, hip guy. I’m grateful for the experience and loved every minute of it. If you’re looking for a safe and beautiful environment this is the place to go. More

  I can’t begin to express what this experience encompassed and meant for me. It was one of the most heartfelt, eye-opening, soul-soothing, rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. I felt safe... read more at all times ,with everyone around. I felt welcome and appreciated in the group. I witnessed first hand that vulnerability is not weakness and that it is the most courageous thing we can do and best means of connections with ourself. Manuel I can’t express enough how grateful I am with you for guiding me and for making me feel safe and protected at all times. I want to express is that a great part of this amazing, life-changing experience I lived during my stay was because of everyone that was part of it, Paula, Lucy, Manuel , Jonathan, Joseph and Silvia. Also, thanks to all the incrrdiable good spirt ‍ for making my days joyful. I thank each of you for making this place happy and peaceful for all. Come with an open heart and an open mind. It will be one of the most rewarding and incredible experiences you'll ever have. More

  In short the retreat is absolutely amazing, I thoroughly recommend it and would encourage anyone deciding to book to go ahead, it's definitely worth it, you will have a fantastic... read more experience.

For those (like me) that enjoy throurough reviews with a bit more detail here goes:

The setting is extraordinarily beautiful (of course it's the jungle!!) accommodations and facilities thoughtfully laid out, true to the location but with enough luxury you feel very looked after.

The accomodation is brilliant, personal ,secluded bungalows , still close enough to everything you need and other people if you wish. Enough space to be private and spend time alone (the hammocks are wonderful to spend time reading and reflecting ) beds are very comfortable and there is a private toilet.

The restaurant area is very practical and a nice space to relax alone or socialise and there are many spaces to sit and have a minute.
There is beautiful scenery and natural wildlife (including mosquitos and ants , but definitely part of the whole experience ) and of course the 5 amazing dogs and 2 cats ,they aren't imposing if you are afraid of animals , but our group absolutely loved fussing them and enjoyed spending time amongst them.

The food was delicious, very filling and a pleasant surprise whilst observing the diet. There was always fruit, water and herbal tea available.
The staff who cook and help with maintenance /laundry etc around the retreat are brilliant, so friendly a massive thankyou to them for this week Sylvie, Jania , Rodi and Julian.

Yoga- absolutely fantastic , whether you practise regularly or have never tried, it was well catered to all levels. Extremely well thought out and complemented the ceremonies perfectly. Meditation was also perfect to relax before a ceremony. Also a big massive thankyou to the current instructor Mair, she made the week extra special, with the classes and also her general presence was reassuring and we had some amazing conversations and laughs. Mair is an absolute legend!

Ceremonies- this part of the retreat I was most nervous for (it being my first time ) everything was so well explained , planned out and executed. Just know that participating was a phenomenal experience , difficult to explain , but the whole thing is unforgettable. Manuel the shaman/curandero is very powerful and sings beautiful icaros to the group and individually. The flower baths before were also an interesting and special part of the ceremony.
Overall I felt safe and comfortable with the staff before/during and after the ceremonies, it's not something I took lightly and having the integration sessions and talks before and after really helped with any nerves or worries. I didn't feel stupid asking any questions and everything felt well thought out. This part of the retreat was truly magical.

To Paula and Manu who own , facilitate and both do a million things, my heartfelt thanks and gratitude, you listened , made us laugh, put us at ease and delivered a fantastic experience .

I hope anyone reading this will feel inspired to book and visit Naturalia , it gets full marks from me , so much attention to detail you will be so glad you've booked!

  If your looking for a home away from home this is your place. The whole experience was life changing and eye opening. After spending a week here, I did not... read more want to leave, everyone who works here has now become family and the pups. If it is your first time participating in ceremonies I would strongly recommend, they are carried out professionally and carefully and as a solo female traveller at 23 I did not once feel uncomfortable or scared.

This place is magical and if your thinking of coming, I think you should ️