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In this unique experience, you will get to know and discover the secrets of this tribe. You will share and learn about their past, survival and how they have survived through the years with botany.

Highlights

• You will learn about their history and culture from the natives.
• You will have the opportunity to sail in a canoe made by the Embera people.
• You will be able to taste traditional foods
• You will dance with members of the tribe and feel part of them.
• What better souvenir than a photograph with members and Chief of the tribe.

Description

This tour starts from Panama City to the Chagres National Park, in a 1 hour and 15 minutes trip. Once we arrive at the port we will take a canoe built by the natives in which we will travel through the Chagres River, main tributary of the Panama Canal, to the waterfall in the middle of the jungle where you will have the opportunity to enjoy its crystal clear waters (The journey to enter the waterfall can take 20 to 30 minutes through a trail). Then we will return to the village where the Embera natives will share their history, talk about their culture, how they migrated from the Darien jungle and their contribution to research. Afterwards they will offer a traditional lunch based on tilapia caught that morning in the Alajuela Lake and bananas as well as tropical fruits of the season. You will participate in traditional dances, a tour of the village and an opportunity to purchase their handmade crafts. You will have the opportunity to take pictures with them and also see first hand how they live and prepare their food. After this great experience we will be returning to the hotel or agreed place.

Includes

Private transportation from your hotel to the National Park Your guide is an expert in indigenous cultures Boat transfer to the waterfall via the Chagres River Water, juices, and seasonal tropical fruits Embera lunch.

Important Information

• This activity takes an average of 6 hours Clients can bring their own food if they wish Alcoholic beverages are not allowed inside the village.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund