Our Team

THE CONTAINERS OF THE CONTAINER

We are the guardians who hold the space, and the hearts that translate ancestral intelligence into living practice.

Pablo Caceres

Co-Founder, Board Member & Program Director

My life is dedicated to ensuring that the fire we brought from the mountain stays alive in the heart of every person we touch.

Marcela Heilbron

Co-Founder, Board Member & Cultural Director

My work is to weave and protect the purity of the message while we scale the impact.

Alfonso Bonin

Co-Founder, Board Member & Strategic Advisor

I ensure that our mission remains as solid as the earth and transparent as the water, bridging strategy with soul.

Loretta Andrade

Operational Advisor & Field Coordinator, Colombia

As your coordinator in Colombia, I handle the logistics and field operations that turn vision into reality. My work is to ground the experience so you can focus entirely on your own path of self-cultivation.

Kate Edelstein

Program Facilitator & Field Coordinator, Costa Rica

I safeguard the space and infrastructure for your total immersion, using sound and presence to anchor your journey. I am here to help you tend to your inner garden and master the art of self-cultivation.

Hugo Medina

Integration Guidance & Program Facilitator

The hands that guide the path and provide personalized follow-up for the people,

Our Core Team

Safety & Wellness Advisors We collaborate with certified wellness consultants and safety advisors to ensure responsible guidance and preparedness throughout our gatherings. Their external oversight strengthens our commitment to participant wellbeing and informed care.

Facilitators & Guides The team includes specialists in emotional integration and personal development who advocate for the responsible preservation of ancestral traditions. Together, we create a safe, held container for you to explore your inner landscape, empowering you to reconnect with your resilience and true potential.

Integration Support A team —led by skilled instructors in somatic arts, breath-work, and mindfulness— helps participants navigate the depth of their immersive experience. By grounding the journey in clear intention, we assist you in weaving the insights and wisdom received into your daily life.

Guardians of the Mission We walk alongside dedicated volunteers who are trained to support program operations and share Aracari’s vision of service. Their contribution is essential to creating a welcoming environment for all participants.

Board & Governance Our Board of Directors meets quarterly to oversee programs and financial integrity.

Radical integrity is not a rule we follow — it is the ground we stand on. We do not offer an escape; we offer a sacred space for your transformation. Here, you access the fire and the living wisdom of Mother Earth, required to reconnect with who you truly are. In this space, the noise of the world softens, and your own voice begins to be heard.

Don't seek salvation. Craft your freedom through Self-Cultivation.

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Disclaimer: Aracari Foundation is a cultural and educational organization. The information provided on this website is for educational and transformational purposes only and does not constitute medical, psychological, or clinical advice. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition. Our programs focus on personal development, spiritual reflection, and a conscious relationship with nature.

Participation in any gathering is subject to a rigorous health and safety screening process.


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