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Discover one of Panama’s most authentic experiences on this Embera Indigenous Village & Waterfall Tour in Chagres National Park. Meet the Embera community and learn about their traditions, culture, music, and way of life in the heart of the rainforest.
After hotel pickup, travel to the park and board a traditional Embera canoe for a scenic river ride through the jungle. Follow ancient waterways used by the Embera people for generations.
Arrive at the Embera Tusipono Village, where you’ll be warmly welcomed and enjoy cultural demonstrations, handmade crafts, and a traditional Embera lunch prepared by the community.
Continue to a hidden rainforest waterfall, where you can swim, relax, and enjoy the natural beauty of Chagres National Park.
This shared cultural and nature tour is ideal for travelers seeking an authentic Panama experience combining indigenous culture, jungle scenery, and a refreshing waterfall adventure.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please be ready in the lobby of your hotel at the scheduled pickup time.
Your guide will meet you there holding a tablet displaying your name.
If your accommodation does not have a lobby, please wait outside at the main entrance.
Please note that your exact pickup time will be confirmed and shared with you the day before your tour.
Itinerary
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1Chagres National Park
In Panama's Chagres National Park, you can immerse yourself in nature through hiking and wildlife observation, explore the Emberá indigenous communities, take canoe rides on the Chagres River, observe birds in their natural habitat, explore picturesque waterfalls and rivers, and marvel at the diversity of flora and fauna that this unique tropical environment offers.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2Chagres River
We will visit the Emberá Tusipono community, you can immerse yourself in indigenous culture through activities such as learning about their traditions and crafts, enjoying traditional music and dances, trying their traditional cuisine like smoked fish and plantains, and exploring the jungle on guided hikes to discover its rich biodiversity and natural medicine.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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