4-day Ayahuasca Retreat in Spain with Siona & Cofan Tribes
With Taita Victoriano, Carla Rubí, Fred Billyard, Abuela Maria Lidia and Riviera Ruiz
July 16 - 19, 2026
We’re very excited to welcome Taita Victoriano from the Siona & Cofán tribe and his wife Abuela Lidia to our Taozen Enhanced retreat on 16-19 July in Barcelona, Spain. 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 renovated farmhouse in the Mediterranean countryside, and complemented by a comprehensive and personalised 1:1 and group integration program.
About the Leaders
Taita Victoriano
Taita Victoriano 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. 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 life has been dedicated […]
Learn more about Taita VictorianoCarla 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 BillyardAbuela Maria Lidia
Abuela Maria Lidia is an experienced Colombian midwife and healer who works with different Amazonian medicinal plants. Together with her husband Taita Victoriano, 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 LidiaRiviera Ruiz
Riviera is a dedicated movement facilitator and bodyworker who is passionate about helping individuals achieve holistic well-being and tap into their body's natural healing abilities. Born and raised in the Mexican Caribbean, she developed a deep fascination with the human body's potential for movement and self-restoration from an early age, sparking a lifelong passion for […]
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