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Home to many endangered and protected species of wildlife, the Cordillera Escalera National spans 150,000 hectares and was the first of 25 Regional Conservation Areas in Peru. The mountain range sits at the border of the Amazon rainforest and the Andes mountains, and the natural corridor consists of a so-called ‘Foggy Forest’ (in Spanish, bosque nublado) which is vital to the ecosystem of this evergreen jungle. From the ridge originate two rivers – the Shilkayo and the Cumbaza, which feed the nearby cities of Tarapoto and Lamas.
The top half of our retreat center grounds sit inside the Cordillera Escalera National Park, and you can walk straight into the untouched primary forest of the Amazon, visit the river running through our property, and sink into the lush and vibrant soundscape of the rainforest.
Soothe your system in our technology-free environment, where nature meets nurture. We work with the land and the locals to bring you simple yet elegant accommodations. For all lodgings except our Eco-Tambo option, you’ll find solar-powered lights, modern flush toilets, and hot showers. With communal spaces, porches with hammocks, and spring-fed water systems, you’ll be surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest as you relax and restore in quiet serenity and comfort.
We offer different room options and pricing to support a variety of budgets and privacy preferences. Every room includes all amenities.
We believe healing even takes place in the kitchen. We take on the mantra by the Greek physician, Hippocrates: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” We honor the role of food in our lives and expand it beyond its primary purpose of bodily nourishment – food can be an avenue to dig deeper into ourselves, consciously looking at our patterns and mindsets surrounding not just what we eat, but how and why we eat what we do. Our eating habits don’t just affect our mental health, they also reflect it. At Soltara, we aim to help you jumpstart this process of connection through conscious cooking on all levels. Diet is an important part of the healing process, both on its own and also to help prepare the mind and body for plant medicine work. We work closely with our shamans to prepare wholesome, delicious meals that adhere to the traditional dietary guidelines of working with ayahuasca. All of our meals are freshly prepared in-house by our loving kitchen staff. From fresh smoothies and juices every morning, to plant-based meals emphasizing local, organic, and sustainable produce, to lean proteins such a chicken and fish, we celebrate the rich local flavor of Costa Rican cuisine, and offer a chance to experience a connection to the land and culture while nourishing the body, mind, and spirit.
