What to Bring
- Headlamp/flashlight
- Hammock with mosquito net* We have a few extras at the center please let us know if you’d like to use an existing one.
- Hat (Sun hat, cap, etc.)
- Long sleeve, light weight pants and shirts are great way to keep insects at bay during our excursions as well as on site. Also pack shorts and short sleeve shirts. During ceremonies and in general you will want to wear loose fitting pants and clothing especially if it is hot and humid.
- Personal toiletries. We provide towels, shampoo, conditioner and body wash.
- Journal/pen
- Backpack for excursions
- Refillable water bottle
- Plastic poncho or travel umbrella
- Bathing suit/trunk
- Rain boots are necessary when tracking though the jungle and in case of rain and mud. Please let us know what size you are and we will check if we have your size in stock. If not we will purchase a pair for you at the charge of $20 USD.
- Rain boots are more comfortable in long socks. Bring one for each day. You can also wear sneakers but when it rains it can get quite muddy.
- Flip Flops/slippers for indoors and showers
- Mosquito repellant/Anti itch cream just in case.
Vaccines
Some travelers get vaccinated against yellow fever, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. The area you will be in has no still water, just a rapid river flow, therefore; there are no optimal breeding grounds for mosquitoes, and no big risk for any mosquito transmitted disease.
As of June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight.
Retreat Center Amenities
- Housekeeping
- Laundry*
- Free Wifi
- Towels
- Tea
- River
The outlets in Colombia are the same as in the US. Each cabin is equipped with outlets and ceiling fans.
*We offer on site laundry service for a fee of $2 per item.
Food & Water
There are three meals served per day except during plant medicine days . We have filtered water at the center and filled daily in your cabin. The drinking water at the retreat is fresh spring water. It is packed with minerals and we run it through a filter so it is 100% safe for you to drink.
Your meals will be fresh, local cuisine with fish and sometimes chicken from the Jungle Harmony farm. Please let us know if you have any food restrictions or allergies. Should you need anything whilst at the retreat it is no issue for us to send a driver into the nearest town to retrieve it.
Weather
Bogotá is generally tempered and varies. It can sometimes be pretty sunny and warm, and sometimes chilly and rainy. It is recommended to check the weather forecast a few days prior. It doesn’t get terribly cold at night, a sweater or jacket will work fine.
The jungle will be warm (hot) with high chance of rain (sub tropical climate). On rainy days it can get a bit more chilly, it's recommended to have a sweat shirt handy. The nights in the jungle can get cold too. It is recommended to wear/bring sweatpants to stay warm and cozy during ceremony, we provide blankets too. For the day ceremony you will want to pack clothing made of natural fibers and loose fitting. Generally material that is made of cotton and other natural material will feel most comfortable and allow for the most air flow in this climate.