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Panama: Embera Tribe & River Swimming with Lunch

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On this tour is designed for people who do not want to go to the waterfall or take risks. Start with a pickup and a 45-minutes drive from Panama City to Chico River, inside the Panama Canal watershed. Board a motorized canoe for a 40-minute trip along the river, then stretch your legs on a short walk and meet Embera village, who have traditionally lived and worked at the edge of rivers and are known throughout Panama for their distinctive songs, dances, and costumes.  You’ll have time to explore the village, get to know some local people, and learn about life in the community. Sit down for a traditional lunch, then watch a dance that depicts the Embera's relationship with the natural world.  Before departing the village, shop for traditional handicrafts and souvenirs made by the local people. Head back down the river by canoe, and board the vehicle for the return trip to Panama
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  • Round trip air-conditioned transportation
  • Bilingual guide English or Spanish
  • Seasonal fruits (pineapple, banana, orange, and tangerine)
  • Tilapia Fish and fried plantain
  • $35 per adult & $25 per child (collected to support the Embera preservation efforts)
  • Most people can participate as we DO NOT visit the Waterfall
  • Rain ponchos (please bring your own if desired)
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

We can collect all the city hotels.

If you are staying at Dreams Playa Bonita or Westin you need to select the correct option. As this is a shared tour, please be 10 minutes at the hotel lobby to avoid missing your tour.

  • Chagres River, Gamboa, Panama
    Ride a canoe up the Chagres River for 30 minutes to get to the Embera Tribe
  • Chagres National Park, Colon, Panama
    Chagrea NP is the most accessible national park from Panama City and the perfect nature-filled day trip for the whole family.
  • Indigenes Embera, Sabanitas, Panama
    Embera also known in the historical literature as the Chocó or Katío Indians are an indigenous people of Panama and Colombia. In the Emberá language, the word ẽberá can be used to mean person, man, or indigenous person, depending on the context in which it is used. There are approximately 33,000 people living in Panama and 50,000 in Colombia who identify as Emberá.
    240 minutes
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We recommend to wear water shoes, hiking sandals or sport shoes that you don't mind if get wet, avoid beach sandals, flip flops or crocs similars because you will be walking on mud, slippery rocks and water.
  • We suggest to bring US dollar cash in case you want to buy souvenirs or have a temporary tattoo.
  • NOT pickups offered for Amador Port
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • 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.
X2765SVbeckym
15 Aug 2023
Rafael was a phenomenal tour guide. He cared for all of us, had lots of interest in his guests, and was very knowledgeable. Thank you so much for taking care of us Rafael! I will be referring to all my friends for their trips!!
Anna_S
10 Aug 2023
The trip was definitely once in a lifetime! Levy our tour guide was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable. The Embera tribe were generous and beautiful people. A little 2 year old girl came up to me and hugged me. I suggest skipping waterfall if the water level doesn’t allow for canoe to go half way there. You definitely need to be in good shape if it hasn’t been raining enough. Overall a worthwhile trip I would recommend to everyone. I didn’t haggle on prices. The price for their handmade goods were better or the same as in town and the money goes directly to the family!!!!!
Filip H
19 Jun 2023
We were taken care of perfectly. It was just two of us on tour, so it felt like a private one. Everything was exceptional and as described.
This tour in Panama City is organized by R&E Transfer Panama

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