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Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration

Panama City, Panama · 8h · 2–10 people

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Panama City, Panama · Agency

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A mutli-experiences type of Excursion, that takes you back in time and fast forward to the present in seconds. National Park, lake, waterfall, wildlife and the indigenous village are what make this a

Panama has many indigenous tribes all over its territory, meet the Embera tribe that is located in the Chagres National Park the nearest to Panama city. A long with your tour guide, embark in this short journey, drive to the Chagres national park to the lake Alajuela to meet the villagers, the first established village within the park, that has contributed to many great deeds. First get on their traditional mode of transportation, a Canoe in direction to the waterfall (depending on the level of the river), take your first steps in the jungle towards the waterfall, swim in and relax, later sail to the community, learn about their traditions, customs and art form, their traditional rituals and dances, take a look at the empirical kitchen and taste their delicious meal prepared on the spot for you, see them as they are every day for a true and authentic experience, visit their school and traditional museum, you may as well get yourself a non-permanent fruit based embera tattoo as part of your great memories, and may be take home one of their hand crafted item for sales.

What's included

  • Landing and facility fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Certified Local Tour guide
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop-off services
  • All taxes, fee and handling charges
  • Bottled water
  • All Entry / Admissions fees to all sites and attractions
  • Lunch stop included in the price (no dietary preferrences)

Not included

  • Tips or gratuities
  • Goods and services tax
  • Gratuities / Tips

What to bring

  • Sun screens
  • Casual wear
  • Hat / Cap
  • Sun glasses
  • Beach Towels
  • Bathing suits
  • Comfortable footwear

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking,
  • Most travelers can participate
  • All terrains are not wheelchair accessible
  • All terrains are not stroller accessible
  • Infant seats are unavailable in Transportation
  • This tour will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • This tour requires good weather to run, it may be rescheduled or canceled due to bad weather.

Pickup: Anywhere within 5.0 km of Panama City. You agree the place with your guide after booking.

Drop-off: Back where your guide collected you.

Cancellation policy: Free until 2 days before: Full refund if you cancel at least 2 days before the start. After that, no refund.

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

Map of this tour's route, with 2 marked stops

What you'll do

  1. 1
    From Panama City to Corotu Port
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    Depart from Panama City to Corotu located within the Chagres National Park

  2. 2
    Chagres National Park - Duration 20 minutes
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    Drive through the Chagres National Park to the Port Corotu

  3. 3
    Sail from the port to the waterfall – Duration 25 minutes on the Canoe
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    Depending on the level of the river you will have the chance to go to the waterfall which amazing, this may also involve either a 5 minutes or 20 minutes’ walk both ways in the jungle.

  4. 4
    Visit the Village – Duration 2 hours
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    You will be greeted by the villagers by the sound of their instruments, follow by a short presentation to get to know them where you can ask them questions, then enjoy their traditional meal, dance, visit their school and museum, visit their small market place.

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170 USD / person
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