Emberá Indigenous Community Experience

Panama is a country that, despite its cultural diversity, has successfully preserved its indigenous culture, allowing visitors to learn about and understand their way of life. One of the most significant ethnic groups is the Emberá Wounaan. Primarily settled in the Darién province, some families from this ethnic group moved to the upper Chagres River basin in the 1960s and 70s, establishing villages such as Tusípono Emberá, Parará Purú, and Emberá Drúa.

You can find them along the banks of the Chagres River, where they use long canoes and wear traditional loincloths made of fabric called guayucos, offering a window into Panama##MG=C_S##s impressive indigenous culture.

PICK-UP LOCATION: Hotel lobby

START TIME: 06:30 AM

DURATION: 8 hours

DIFFICULTY: Easy

THE TOUR INCLUDES:

• Round-trip hotel transfer

• Traditional dugout canoe (piragua) river transfer

• Certified professional adventure guide

• Entrance to the indigenous community

• Creole lunch

• Traditional dances

• Tour to the National Park waterfall

• Presentation of local handicrafts

• Water bottles

THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Meals not mentioned

• Other non-stipulated charges

• Gratuities

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Rates are subject to change and availability by season.

• Rates are per person in USD.

• Suitable for children aged 14 and older.

• Participants should not suffer from vertigo

ITINERARY

Your hotel pickup is at 6:30 AM. We should arrive at Corotu port around 8:00 AM.

Then, we##MG=C_S##ll depart from the port at approximately 8:30 AM and begin the journey by "Piraguas" (traditional dugout canoes) to the waterfall, which takes about 45 minutes.

During the ride, you##MG=C_S##ll enjoy the surrounding flora and fauna. We##MG=C_S##ll spend approximately 1 hour at the waterfall.

Afterward, we##MG=C_S##ll arrive at the Emberá Drúa Community and enjoy the various activities the locals offer. Lunch will be served around 1:00 PM.

We##MG=C_S##ll conclude the tour by departing the community at 2:30 PM, arriving at the pier at 3:30 PM to begin the return to Panama City.

IMPORTANT TO BRING:

• Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and skin moisturizing cream.

• It##MG=C_S##s important that all passengers present a personal identification document.

• Sunglasses, a cap or hat, and a waterproof bag for cameras and cell phones.

• Sneakers or boots with soles for rocky terrain.

• Loose-fitting clothing for long-distance walking and swimwear for the waterfall.

• If you take medication, bring your extra daily dose with you.

You can book on our website or contact us via WhatsApp for more information.

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