IS PERU OR COSTA RICA BETTER FOR AYAHUASCA?

It depends on what you prioritize. Peru offers the deepest traditional roots. You can work directly with indigenous Shipibo healers in the Amazon, and costs are generally lower ($700 to $4,000 for a week). The trade-off is longer travel, more remote locations, and wider variation in quality and safety standards between centers. Costa Rica is more accessible for North Americans, with shorter flights and modern infrastructure. Retreats there typically cost $900 to $7,000 and often blend indigenous traditions with Western therapeutic approaches. Many Costa Rica centers bring in Peruvian shamans. The facilities tend to be more comfortable. Neither country is universally "better." Peru favors those seeking deep traditional immersion. Costa Rica suits those wanting convenience, comfort, and hybrid approaches.