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Connect with a Embera indigenous village from Panama City to the Chagres Jungle with the best tour guides. Travel by canoe to a waterfall (if option selected), visit the village, and savor lunch.

Highlights

• Glide on the river in a traditional village to a jungle waterfall (if selected)
• Immerse yourself in indigenous culture with a visit to an Embera Village
• Take your taste buds on an adventure with a local lunch and fresh fruits
• Plunge into the river for a cool swim while surrounded by dense rainforest
• Purchase local handicrafts for get your body painted with natural jagua ink

Description

Start with morning pickup at your accommodation in Panama City. Relax on the comfortable drive that takes you out of the city and into the lush Chagres Rainforest. Pass through the scenic countryside and stop to gather some local fruit along the way. Hop aboard a traditional canoe and have indigenous men paddle you through the verdant heart of the rainforest. Arrive at a breathtaking waterfall (if option selected) where you can snap some incredible pictures before moving on to meet the native Embera community. Be welcomed into the community with some music and traditional dances. Hear about their culture before sitting down to an Indigenous lunch of fried fish (tilapia) and patacones (green plantain). Finish your meal on a sweet note with a bowl of sliced seasonal fruit. Watch a cultural presentation of dancing and music before having free time to explore the community, buy handicrafts, or go for a refreshing swim in the river. Have the chance to get some body paint with jagua ink. Return to your accommodation with unforgettable memories of life in the jungle.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Guide Bottled water Sodas Bowl with 7 different seasonal fruits Lunch (Tilapia fish and chicken, white cheese for vegetarians, patacones, yucca, and sweet plantains) Body paint

Important Information

• Indigenous community fee (35 USD per adult and 15 USD per kid, paid in cash) Is very important to have appropriate shoes (watershoes) to walk thru the river to arrive to the Waterfall (if option selected). The path is rocky and muddy.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund