Embera Indian Village: Unique Insight into Indigenous Panamanian Culture Amid Rainforest

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Embera Indian Village in Panama. Explore the lush rainforest and support the community’s reconstruction efforts after a recent fire.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chagres River - After picking you up at your hotel, we will go to the path “El Charco” where we will walk in the middle of the jungle observing the exuberant fauna and flora of the rainforest. In this location there is a small waterfall which is a beautiful location for taking some pictures.

Later we will take a boat heading to Ella Puru, a small traditional village located in the shore of the Chagres River. The Emberas will show their traditions, their way of dressing and how they elaborate their handcrafts. They will perform their traditional dances and music and we will have time for interacting directly with them. We will enjoy lunch prepared by the Embera community.

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embera tour is an unique experience that combines the visit to one of the main indigenous group in Panama and having contact with the amazing nature in the Central-American rainforest.

After picking you up at your hotel, we will go to Alajuela Lake where we will board a ¨piragua¨, a traditional indigenous boat, heading to the Canyon in the Chagres River.

Later we will go to Tusipono Embera, a small traditional village located in the bank of the Chagres River in the middle of the rainforest. The Emberas will show their traditions, their way of dressing and how they elaborate their handcrafts. They will perform their traditional dances and music and we will have time for interacting directly with them. We will enjoy lunch prepared by the Embera community.

Location
Plaza Concordia Bras
Via España
Bus Stop in Plaza Concordia
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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730lilliand
Aug 2, 2024
Nice experience sharing with the indigenous people of Embera - The tour was my informative Our guide Ariel was very attentive, cordial and punctual Made us feel safe climbing into the canoes
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Andyk399
Jun 5, 2024
I can ...canoe - Second visit in 5 years and just as good. Yes, it is a sort of living museum but not the least detrimental. Ride along the river in a canoe then a long visit. Great fun.!!
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Damselflytours
May 3, 2024
Canal & Gatun Lake - Beautiful culture, exciting adventure, enjoy the delicious food, traditional dances, clothing and handicrafts of the tribe
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Aaron_d
Apr 9, 2024
A Panamanian jewel, go see the Embera Village! - We really enjoyed visiting the Embera Village and seeing the wonderful culture and friendliness of the tribe. Additionally, our guide Ariel was amazing! He provided so much information about the tribe as well as Panama in general and also spoke multiple languages, which was very cool! Definitely recommend for anyone to try this tour.
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Temima_s
Jan 25, 2024
Erica was amazing!! The... - Erica was amazing!! The waterfall and river were beautiful and the village was very unique and interesting!
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Jose_l
Dec 22, 2023
Amazing! - It was an incredible experience!!!! Ariel was excellent, with a perfect knowledge of what he was talking, very interesting information about the tour to the Embera Village and about Panama itself. The tour is perfect, beautiful and this are such nice people letting us inside their home. I will definitely recommend this.
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Sarah_j
Dec 9, 2023
Best experience of our trip! - The Embera Village experience was so interesting! We learned about their culture, how they live, the challenges they face to provide for themselves. They prepared a delicious lunch for us, danced for us and showed some of their crafts. Oliver was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and thoughtful and kind. I highly recommend this experience!
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Okieboy444
Sep 20, 2023
Embera Village Tour Highly Recommended! - This was an amazing tour and one of the best tours we’ve ever been on and we’ve been all over the world. The experience was so unique and the tribal people were so friendly and were fantastic hosts. The meal they provided was fantastic. I can’t express how pleasurable and educational this tour was. We wholeheartedly recommend Monkey Tours and our tour guide, Juan bosco Berrio ayola.
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Raygo
Mar 22, 2024
Touristy tribe - The dugout canoe trip was fun and lovely, and the village was interesting. We had the feeling, though, that the tribe exists for tourists to buy merchandise, and that the "authentic" dances were not so authentic. The children were delightful, and the scenery was outstanding. So, overall, a good but not superior experience.
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Seema_v
Apr 28, 2024
Guide was not... - Guide was not knowledgeable. Very bad attitude. Our conoe driver was not trained and we all felt in the water conoe upset down. My friend got injured badly. Guide don’t had first aid kit. Provide from other conoe passing by. We were feeling like we are not going to survive. It worst experience of my life. Road going to Conoe is very scary. Not recommended at all.
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