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Sail by canoe (dugout) along the Chagres River to meet the indigenous people, Embera.
The indigenous Embera are one of the seven Native American ethnic groups still present in Panama.
- 30 minutes by boat along the river, by canoe.
You will stop at the foot of a magnificent waterfall where you can swim.
- women and children welcome you, dressed in their traditional outfits with vividly patterned skirts, ancestral music and dances.
Explanation of their culture, gastronomy and their particular language.
Includes a traditional meal.
At the end of the trip, you can purchase their crafts, which includes small animal figurines made of tagua.
The men of Embera make detailed carvings from cocobolo wood, and the women weave beautiful baskets from palm fibers.
During the trip, you will appreciate the magnificent flora and fauna of the region and learn a little more about the way of life of the community.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please let us know your pick-up location (either from your hotel or directly from our office, located on Hercilia Lamela Street, across from the Coral Suites Hotel and Victoria Hotel and Suites, when confirming your reservation. (WhatsApp) or cell: +507 6637-3595 Email: info@visitpanamatour.com Thank you for choosing Visit Panama Tour.
Hotel Pickup or Visit Panama Tour office meet-up.
Itinerary
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Several families from Embera settled near the Chagres river several years ago and developed an ecotourism project allowing them to maintain their way of life and their customs in the face of the development of the modern world. The indigenous Embera are one of the seven Native American ethnic groups still present in Panama. We will visit the indigenous community of Embera Puru, which is located on the Chagres River. At the port, you will start with a 30-minute boat ride along the river, by canoe. You will stop at the foot of a magnificent waterfall where you can swim. Once you arrive in the community, you are greeted by women and children who arrive dressed in their traditional outfits with brightly patterned skirts, ancestral music and dances. They will explain to you in detail their culture, their gastronomy and their particular language. This tour includes a traditional meal and "Jagua" body painting. At the end of the trip, you can purchase their crafts, which includes small animal figurines made of tagua. The Embera men make detailed carvings from cocobolo wood and the women weave beautiful baskets from palm fibers. During the trip you will enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna of the area and learn a little more about the way of life of the community.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring good non-slip water shoes (depending on the season, for walking in the river)
- Depending on the season if you want to go for a swim in the fall, you will have to walk in the river (sometimes difficult).
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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