Nico’s path with Ayahuasca began 16 years ago through an apprenticeship under Taita Florentino Agreda, from Putumayo Colombia. These first few years of regular ceremonies were a powerful initiation, which brought a lot of clarity and established a deep relationship with this medicine.
With Taita Florentino Nico has traveled throughout Colombia, assisting in ceremonies, playing medicine music, and eventually learning from Taitas of other traditions. Some names include Taita Isaias Munos Macanilla (Kitchwas community from the Amazon), Taita Querubin Queta (Cofan), Taita Leonel Tascon (Embera), to list a few.
Another profound experience during these years of exploration and healing was living with the indigenous Kogi people in the town of Sebiaca, in Sierra Nevada, Colombia where Nico taught and played music with the children of the community. A unique experience where he learned about the cosmology and the healing practices of these indigenous people, the simplicity and beauty of life in total alignment with all the elements.
Upon moving to the United States, Nico embraced organic farming and sustainable building, he serves as a fire-keeper for the sweat lodges in the traditions of Lakota and Itzachilatlan. He is currently on his third year of Vision Quest in the tradition of Itzachilatlan and has been invited to start Sun Dance with the One Heart One Mind, Lakota community.
Nico believes that the medicine and all these ancient traditions and alters exist to show us that the real medicine is life itself. He is here to serve in creating a safe, sacred, and beautiful space for the people to sit with one of the greatest shamans there is, The great spirit of Ayahuasca.
Events with Nico
Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with Nico and JohanaAugust 21 - 23, 2026
$947 | 3 Days, 2 Nights | Maine We are grateful to welcome you into this sacred experience at Pachamama Sanctuary’s Ayahuasca Retreat outside of Portland, Maine. Guided by our experienced Medicine Carriers, Nico and Johana, this 3-day, 2-night immersion is designed as a fully supported container for healing, reflection, and deep inner transformation. Everything is thoughtfully included—meals, accommodations, and ceremonial activities—so you can step away from daily life and fully devote yourself to your inner journey. Throughout the weekend, you will participate in two powerful ayahuasca ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, supported by grounding practices such as breathwork, yoga, integration circles, and music. We close on Sunday morning with breakfast and a final group gathering before departure, leaving space for reflection, connection, and integration. To support your continued healing, Pachamama Sanctuary offers unlimited online integration sessions at no additional cost. You are welcome to join whenever you feel called—days,…
Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with Nico and JohanaSeptember 18 - 20, 2026
$947 | 3 Days, 2 Nights | Maine We warmly welcome you into this sacred 3-day, 2-night immersion at Pachamama Sanctuary’s Ayahuasca Retreat outside of Portland, Maine. Guided by our experienced Medicine Carriers, Nico and Johana, this weekend is designed as a deeply supported space for healing, reflection, and inner transformation. Everything is intentionally included—accommodations, meals, and ceremonial support—so you can fully step away from daily distractions and turn inward with clarity and intention. Over the course of the weekend, you will sit in two powerful ayahuasca ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, held within a grounded and respectful container. Between ceremonies, you will be supported with practices such as breathwork, yoga, meditation, integration circles, and music to help you process, release, and deepen your experience. We close the retreat on Sunday morning with breakfast and a final group gathering before departure, offering space to reflect, connect, and return home with…
Orlando Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with Nico and JohanaOctober 16 - 18, 2026
$997 | 3 Days, 2 Nights | Orlando, Florida Step away from the pace of everyday life and into three days of stillness, connection, and sacred ceremony at Pachamama Sanctuary in Orlando. Guided by our experienced Medicine Carriers, Nico and Johana, this retreat offers an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and experience the support of a compassionate community in a peaceful natural setting. Together, Nico and Johana bring a balanced and complementary approach to holding ceremony. Their calm presence, attentiveness, and deep respect for this work help create an environment where guests feel welcomed, supported, and free to move through their experience in their own way. When weather allows, our ceremonies take place outdoors beneath the stars, surrounded by the sounds of nature. The warm Florida evenings and open-air setting create a beautiful atmosphere for reflection, presence, and connection. If conditions require, ceremonies are comfortably held indoors, ensuring…
Orlando Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with Nico and JohanaNovember 13 - 15, 2026
$997 | 3 Days, 2 Nights | Orlando, Florida Some of life’s most meaningful moments happen when we’re willing to slow down, gather in community, and make space for something deeper. Join us for a three-day retreat at Pachamama Sanctuary in Orlando, where you’ll step away from the demands of everyday life and into a peaceful natural setting devoted to ceremony, connection, and personal reflection. Guided by our experienced Medicine Carriers, Nico and Johana, this retreat is held with warmth, compassion, and genuine presence. Working together, they create an atmosphere where guests feel welcomed from the moment they arrive—offering steady guidance while honoring that each person’s path is uniquely their own. One of the defining experiences of our Orlando retreats is our outdoor Saturday evening ceremony. Weather permitting, we gather beneath the Florida sky, surrounded by the sounds of nature and the glow of the fire. The open-air setting often…