Panama City: Embera Indian Village & Waterfall Tour & Lunch
Panama Province, Panama
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.
This full-day tour from Panama City suits travelers interested in exploring the Chagres Rainforest and experiencing Embera indigenous culture.
Highlights
- Glide on the river in a traditional canoe to a jungle waterfall (if selected)
- Visit an Embera indigenous village and learn about their culture
- Enjoy a local lunch featuring fresh fruits and traditional dishes
- Swim in the river surrounded by dense rainforest
- Purchase local handicrafts or get body painted with natural jagua ink
Description
After a morning pickup at your accommodation in Panama City, relax during the drive to the Chagres Rainforest. Along the way, stop to gather seasonal local fruit.
Board a traditional canoe paddled by Embera men and float through the rainforest. If selected, visit a waterfall to take photos before arriving at the Embera community.
Experience a welcome with music and traditional dances, then learn about the Embera way of life. Enjoy an indigenous lunch including fried tilapia, patacones, yucca, chicken or vegetarian options, and a bowl of seasonal fruit.
After lunch, watch a cultural dance presentation and explore the village at leisure. You may buy handicrafts, swim in the river, or have your body painted with jagua ink. Return to your accommodation in the afternoon.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided tour
- Bottled water and sodas
- Bowl with seven different seasonal fruits
- Lunch featuring tilapia fish, chicken, white cheese for vegetarians, patacones, yucca, and sweet plantains
- Jagua ink body paint experience
Excludes
- Indigenous community and Chagres National Park fees: $35 USD per adult, $15 USD per child (paid in cash)
Important Information
- Community and park fees are mandatory and payable in cash upon arrival
- Wear appropriate shoes such as watershoes for walking through the river to reach the waterfall (if that option is selected), as the path is rocky and muddy
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
To make the most of this experience, bring swimwear, insect repellent, and a camera. The best time to visit is during the dry season for easier river access.
