Panama City: Embera Tribe Tour with Lunch
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WHEN
Wednesday 30 April to Fri Jan 10th 2025
ADDRESS
, Panama
Highlights
- Learn about life in the Embera community and taste a traditional meal
- Canoe ride along the main river that connects to the Panama Canal
- Enjoy a lunch of fried tilapia with plantains, prepared by the Emberá community.
- Discover unique handmade crafts and traditional jagua tattoos.
Description
Ride a canoe up the Chagres River, and visit the traditional Embera village on a half-day tour. Learn about their traditional food, see their lively dances, and immerse yourself in their fascinating traditions.
Start with a pickup and a 1-hour drive from Panama City to Lake Alajuela, inside the Panama Canal watershed.
Board a motorized canoe for a scenic 40-minute ride along the river, where you can spot birds, caimans, turtles, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Return to the Embera village, who have traditionally lived and worked at the edge of rivers, and are known throughout Panama for their distinctive songs, dances, and costumes.
You’ll have 3 hours to explore the village, get to know some local people, and learn about life in the community. Sit down for a traditional lunch, then watch a dance that depicts the Embera's relationship with the natural world.
Before departing the village, shop for traditional handicrafts and souvenirs made by the local people.
This tour does not include hiking and is designed for those who want to enjoy the experience without the risk of falls or strenuous activity. We do not visit the waterfall
Includes
Lunch (fried fish and plantain)
Seasonal fruits
English or Spanish guide
Important Information
- - We do not visit the Walterfall because of safety concerns. Many accidents occur because of the slippery path and rocks.
- On this tour, you will be with other people as it is a shared tour.
- Please note: There is an additional fee of $35 for adults and $25 for children, payable in cash only on the day of the tour to your guide.
- No hiking involved in this tour.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund