Panana City: Embera Tribe and Waterfall with Lunch

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Discover an Embera tribe located on the Chagres River on a trip from Panama City. Take a peaceful ride on the river to learn about their culture, taste their delicious food, and enjoy a dance show.

Highlights

  • Take a beautiful panoramic ride through a national park
  • 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 swimming in the river near the community

Description

Ride a canoe up the Chagres River, and visit the traditional Embera village on a full-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 40-minute trip along the river, then stretch your legs on a short walk around the community. 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.  The Embera tribe originates from the Darien region in Panama and the Choco region of Colombia. They have lived in this area for centuries, long before the first Spanish explorer set foot in the new world.  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. Head back down the river by canoe, and board the vehicle for the return trip to Panama City.

Includes

Round trip air-conditioned transportation Bilingual guides Lunch (fried fish and plantain) Seasonal fruits (pineapple, banana, orange, and tangerine) Bottled water Free time to swim at the beautiful river or waterfall (depending on weather conditions)

Important Information

  • On this tour you will be with other people as it is a shared tour.
  • The tour can include some activities that can be challenging for very young children. The suggested age is 2+ years old
  • Please have in mind the the pickup time may varies depending on group size, day of the week and you hotel location. If you book the no hotel pickup option you will need to arrive to the meeting point on time. - 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 the village, this is collected to support the Embera community and their cultural preservation efforts.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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