4-day Ayahuasca Retreat in Portugal with Siona & Cofan Tribes
With Taita Victoriano Piaguaje Yaiguaje, Carla Rubí, Fred Billyard, Sergi Dujkovic and Abuela Maria Lidia Payaguaje
March 26 - 29, 2026
We’re very excited to welcome Taita Victoriano Piaguaje Yaiguaje from the Siona & Cofán tribe and his wife abuela Lidia to our Taozen Enhanced retreat on 23-26 March in Portugal. Born in a powerful lineage of shamans himself, and with 20+ years of experience, they will be coming from their home in the Putumayo rainforest (Colombian Amazon) to share their sacred medicines and indigenous wisdom with us – all amidst the charm and tranquility of a luxurious retreat venue with a spa in the Portuguese countryside, and complemented by a comprehensive and personalised 1:1 and group integration program.
About the Leaders
Taita Victoriano Piaguaje Yaiguaje
Taita Victoriano Piaguaje Yaiguaje is a direct heir of the ancestral wisdom of the Siona and Cofan tribes and bearer of the knowledge transmitted by his father, Taita Laureano Piaguaje Piaguaje. His main medicine is Yagé (aka ayahuasca), a tool he’s used for all his life under the guidance of his father and grandfather. His […]
Learn more about Taita Victoriano Piaguaje YaiguajeCarla Rubí
Carla is an environmental lawyer whose path has evolved toward international advocacy to protect the Amazon rainforest and uphold the culture of its diverse indigenous communities. Drawing on years of experience in EU energy affairs in Brussels, she now channels her legal expertise into building bridges between public policy, ancestral wisdom, and ecological justice. An […]
Learn more about Carla RubíFred Billyard
Fred is the Co-Founder of Taozen and a plant medicine advocate. Having personally and regularly witnessed the transformative power of entheogens for more than eight years, Fred’s mission is to help people alleviate any needless suffering they through responsible, intentional and reciprocal medicine work. Knowing first-hand the effectiveness of both individual and collective healing, Fred […]
Learn more about Fred BillyardSergi Dujkovic
Sergi is a AC-certified Life Coach with a rich tapestry of experiences ranging from professional football to recruitment, bringing a unique blend of discipline, teamwork, and personal development skills to his current passion: guiding individuals through their transformative ayahuasca journeys. His approach is deeply rooted in a holistic understanding of personal growth, combining his extensive […]
Learn more about Sergi DujkovicAbuela Maria Lidia Payaguaje
Abuela Maria Lidia Payaguaje is an experienced Colombian midwife and healer who works with different Amazonian medicinal plants. Together with her husband Taita Victoriano Piaguaje Yaiguaje, she works to protect and preserve sacred indigenous traditions and ancestral values of the Siona tribe and other indigenous communities in Colombia.
Learn more about Abuela Maria Lidia Payaguaje