Panama City: Emberá Indigenous Culture and Rio Chagres Adventure

Highlights

• Get to know Puru Biakirú or Parara Purú, Emberá indigenous communities
• Take a piragua (canoe) ride on the Chagres River surrounded by nature
• Discover a tropical waterfall and enjoy its landscapes
• Learn about the traditions, music, and dances of the Emberá people
• Share a cultural experience with the Emberá community

Description

Your adventure begins with pickup directly from your hotel in Panama City. From there, you'll head to the Chagres River, where you'll board a traditional canoe to enjoy a ride surrounded by tropical nature. During the trip, you'll reach a natural waterfall where you can enjoy the surroundings, relax, and take photos. Depending on the weather conditions and access, the trip to the waterfall can be made on foot (weather permitting) or by canoe. After enjoying nature, you'll continue your tour to Puru Biakirú or Parara Purú, where you'll be welcomed by members of the Embera indigenous community with traditional music and dancing. During your visit, you'll learn more about the culture, beliefs, and traditions of the Emberá people. You'll have the opportunity to hear their stories, learn about their way of life, and discover their connection to nature. You'll also have time to explore the community and learn about its handicrafts. As part of the cultural experience, you'll be able to enjoy a performance of traditional dances and, if invited, you'll have the opportunity to participate and share the dance with members of the community. After this experience, you'll enjoy lunch before the drop-off. You'll take another canoe ride down the Chagres River to the harbor and, from there, continue by air-conditioned vehicle, which will take you back to the same hotel in Panama City where you were picked up. An experience that combines nature, adventure, and culture to get up close to the traditions of the indigenous Emberá people and enjoy a different day in Panama.

Includes

Pick-up and drop-off in Panama City Transportation during the tour Fully air-conditioned vehicle Canoe ride on the Chagres River Visit to the waterfall Visit to Puru Biakirú or Parara Purú (communities inside the Chagres National Park) Cultural experience with the Emberá indigenous community Cultural performances of singing and dancing Lunch Certified tour guide

Excludes

Ticket fee for entry to the indigenous community: Adults (USD 35 per person), Children (USD 15 per person), and Infants (free) are paid to the tour guide at the time of the visit Pickup outside of Panama City (Tocumen): USD $20 per booking, to be coordinated with the tour guide Purchase of handicrafts Traditional ink tattoo (additional cost)

Important Information

• - The route and the order of the activities may vary depending on the weather, the river, and local conditions. - Access to the waterfall can be on foot or by canoe, depending on the weather and trail conditions. - Handicrafts and traditional tattoos are available at an additional cost. - Pick-up is coordinated in advance with each customer according to their location in Panama City.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund