Gaia Sagrada Retreats

This is why Gaia Sagrada is one of the safest and best ayahuasca retreat centers in the world. We take safety and the responsibility for your health and well-being seriously. Medical Tourism: Many medical procedures can be done in Cuenca. In fact, many come to Ecuador for medical procedures and dental work that costs a fraction of what it costs in the USA or Europe. You must pay in cash. No foreign insurance applies. Credit cards and traveler's checks are not widely accepted. You can retrieve cash through ATM machines here or bring it with you. We do not facilitate any medical tourism, so you will need to do your own research before you come if that is something you plan on doing. We don't have recommendations of doctors either, as we don't get those things done, but there are many resources you will find online. What if I have a Medical Emergency? We recommend an extra $500-$1000 for medical emergencies. Medical expenses are paid in cash in Ecuador. Your insurance is not accepted (nor are credit cards) for medical treatment in Ecuador. Emergency medical services: Gaia Sagrada is 35 minutes away from an emergency room. If you have a serious medical condition and think you might need to be rushed to the emergency room, and waiting for a driver is too long to get to the emergency room, then Gaia Sagrada might be too rural for you. We keep things safe at Gaia Sagrada, and nothing serious has happened here. We have a first aid kit if anything minor comes up. Anything serious, we are not that far away from modern facilities and civilization. Is there any medical personnel on staff? No, we do not have medical personnel on staff. Can I get medicines I need in Ecuador? Bring ALL medicine you are going to need. Not all medicines are available, and we cannot take the time to check on this for you. If you are staying in Ecuador for a long time, simply explain this to your doctor and get your prescription filled for the amount of time you will be here. If you decide to stay longer than you planned originally, you can make an appointment with doctors in Ecuador to discuss your prescriptions. You may need to hire a translator. Bring your prescriptions with you so they know the names of your medicines.