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Panama City: Embera Indigenous Village Experience

4.8 / 5

16 reviews

Activity provider: Monkey Adventures Panama
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    Panama City: Embera Indigenous Village Experience

    Activity provider: Monkey Adventures Panama

    4.8

    16 reviews

    From US$ 149 per person

    Discover the indigenous culture of the Embera, having direct contact with all of the inhabitants of the village. You'll also visit the Chagres River in a traditional canoe, with a swimming break at a natural waterfall included.

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    Duration 6 hours
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    Live tour guide
    Spanish, English
    Pickup included
    Your Panama City accommodation.
    Small group
    Limited to 15 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Explore an indigenous village
    • Take a traditional canoe trip on the Chagres River
    • Swim in a natural waterfall through the rainforest
    • Enjoy a lunch prepared by the Emberas
    Full description
    Following pickup from your hotel, you will travel to Alajuela Lake where you will board a piragua, a traditional indigenous canoe. From there you will head to the Mono Waterfall where you can swim and refresh yourself. Following that, head to Tusipono Embera, a small traditional village located on the bank of the Chagres River in the middle of the rainforest. There the Emberas will show you their traditions, including their way of dressing and how they elaborate their handcrafts. They will then perform their traditional dances and music, before you are provided with some time to interact directly with them. You'll finally enjoy a local lunch as prepared by the Embera community, before being returned to your tour starting point.
    Includes
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Canoe trip on the Chagres River
    • Visit to the Embera Village
    • Lunch
      Not suitable for
      • People with mobility impairments

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      • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
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      Overall rating

      4.8 /5

      based on 16 reviews

      Review summary

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      Our group had 10 people all over the age of 50. We booked against our better judgment but everyone from Juan to the Embera went above and beyond to help those in our group who had mobility issues. When we arrived at the village, the Embera were absolutely wonderful. Lunch was delicious. Our village guide was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions graciously. Although it was risky for some in our group to attempt the trek by canoe to the waterfall, it was an adventure well worth the risk. A once in a lifetime experience.

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      March 28, 2023

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      A fantastic experience! Be sure to wear sturdy water shoes, and shorts or capris, since you will be walking in knee-deep water. our guide Juan was phenomenal. The local guides were also great and eager to assist us to navigate pretty rough terrain. Worth every penny.

      March 28, 2023

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      This tour was amazing! the canoe trip on the Chagres river was beautiful. The waterfall was lovely and cool! The village itself was educational and just brilliant. The people are so lovely and kind. Our tour guide, Ariel - was so knowledgeable and he was a great joy to be with!

      March 28, 2023

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