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Embera Village Cultural Tour: An Ancient Lifestyle from Panama City
4.6
32 Ratings
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Immerse yourself in the ancient lifestyle of the Embera Village near Panama City. Experience their fascinating culture, traditional dance, authentic cuisine, and unique crafts.
Immerse yourself in the ancient lifestyle of the Embera Village near Panama City. Experience their fascinating culture, traditional dance, authentic cuisine, and unique crafts.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chagres National Park - Navigate the river on a traditional canoe, taking in the unspoiled waters and lush greenery en route to the village.
- Emberá-Wounaan Comarca - Explore the community and discover their fascinating culture and customs, with an Embera-style lunch provided.
- Chagres National Park - Navigate the river on a traditional canoe, taking in the unspoiled waters and lush greenery en route to the village.
- Emberá-Wounaan Comarca - Explore the community and discover their fascinating culture and customs, with an Embera-style lunch provided.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or Minibus
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Embera traditional lunch
- Beverages (soda, water or local beer)
- Fresh local fruit
- Professional driver
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or Minibus
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Embera traditional lunch
- Beverages (soda, water or local beer)
- Fresh local fruit
- Professional driver
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to National Park Chagres
- Entrance fees to National Park Chagres
Additional Information
The Emberas will welcome you warmly, and speak to you about their fascinating culture and way of life that has remained unchanged for centuries. Later you will have the opportunity to see an authentic Embera dance that represents these peoples’ great respect and love for the animals and environment of their world. The native will give you traditional…
The Emberas will welcome you warmly, and speak to you about their fascinating culture and way of life that has remained unchanged for centuries. Later you will have the opportunity to see an authentic Embera dance that represents these peoples’ great respect and love for the animals and environment of their world. The native will give you traditional lunch and you will have the opportunity to buy some carved crafts.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Location
Chagres National Park
Carretera Madden,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(32 Ratings)
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Jesse_j
Feb 9, 2025
Milton was a great guide.... - Milton was a great guide. This was a very unique and engaging experience. From the river canoe and waterfall to the welcoming and submersive tribe experience. We had a great time.
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Experience530556
Jan 17, 2025
Go and support this village! - It was exactly as promised in the write up. Very well organized and so much fun. The only thing I would add is take cash, they don’t have cc machines in the middle of the jungle and their crafts are beautiful!!!
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Dayana_r
Apr 29, 2024
Emberá adventure - We enjoyed walking in the jungle to the waterfall, the views and feelings are like no other! The fresh caught tilapia was delicious, despite my hesitation! Absolutely no regrets!
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Sarrafk2020
Mar 11, 2024
Wonderful experience - Wonderful experience from start to finish.. Our guide Oscar was exceptional. Picked us up on time in a SUV (it was only our family) and while driving gave us great insights on the country culture, history and explained everything about the canal as well! Very knowledgeable.
Took the pirogue in the Chagres river (amazing) and did the trail to the fall (jumped in the water!) Then visited the village with Aldo (our Embera guide) where we had a great lunch with lots of fruits! The village is amazing and they gave us a tour! My kids played soccer with some Embera kids. Would recommend the tour with kids (all age).
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Gailbz8654kj
Feb 13, 2024
Fabulous tour guides Alonso and his team - Alonso the tour guide and his team( the driver and Kenny) were just amazing on this tour. My husband had a knee replacement 10 months ago snd they stayed with him helping him all the way! In and out of the canoe, over some challenging rocks to the waterfall and back. So kind and informative ! We loved the Embrea Indian village tour it was spectacular. The people are beautiful and their handi crafts just lovely. Don’t hesitate to go in this fabulous tour snd experience! Thank you !
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Maged_a
Sep 3, 2023
Excellent adventure :) - The highlight is getting to forget about the modern world with the original people of Embera village, and experience the canon, the river, the forest, the waterfall and a bit of culture and delicious food.
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Joyful1158
Aug 5, 2023
Just Around the River Bend - We ventured “just around the river bend” several times (like Pocahontas) on a serene motor canoe ride. We soon came upon a small, tranquil and welcoming Embera village. Highly recommended for nature lovers and those who can appreciate being educated about a precious, preserved culture. Lunch was delicious and dancing so enlightening! Recommended to take smaller money notes to purchase hand-crafted trinkets, if so desired.
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Patricia_h
Mar 3, 2023
Absolutely great - Great trip from beginning my to end. Very well organised and exceptional tour guide Oscar really ensured that this trip was unique and special. Absolutely recommend!
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Judy_j
Feb 9, 2025
Great tour need another food option - Great guide nice village. Wouldn’t have paid for lunch option if I would have know it was only one type of food. Fish, my husband and I have an allergy and couldn’t eat. Disappointed as we were very hungry after a long day of adventure
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Lani_v
Feb 26, 2023
Would recommend!! - I really enjoyed this experience and so did my group, we took a canoe to the village. then we did a hike through the rainforest to a waterfall where we swam..so majestic!! The indigenous ppl were very friendly, we ate fresh fish and fried plantains using a plant as a plate, the fresh fruit was the best I've had. They did 2 tradional dances and had hand crafted merchandise for purchase. Just be mindful some things to purchase were generic and can be found anywhere in Panama. I would recommend. The pics weren't uploaded so sorry for that
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