Traditionally known as Yawikapí, meaning “Tiger Necklace,” he was born on July 20, 1978, in La Pedrera, Amazonas, Colombia. A member of the Tiger Clan, Taita Libardo has devoted more than 25 years to sharing ancestral medicine and traditional teachings. His path began in childhood under the guidance of his father, the respected Taita Luis Eduardo Matapí Yucuna, with whom he studied for 15 years, deepening a legacy rooted in respect and a strong bond with his people’s traditions.
Over the years, he has traveled across different territories of the Colombian Amazon, learning from and exchanging knowledge with wisdom keepers from indigenous communities such as the Murui, Corebajú, Kichwa, Macuna, and Siona. For more than 17 years, he also served as a bilingual teacher and traditional authority, sharing not only academic learning but also spiritual values and healing practices.
He offers the medicines of yagé (capi in his language), mambe, ambil, rapé, and kambo—important elements in supporting harmony between body, mind, and spirit. His holistic approach respects ancestral processes and creates a safe, authentic space for those seeking healing. His mission is to keep his people’s cultural heritage alive and pass it on with love to future generations.