Day Trip to the Embera Indian Village
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This Embera tour includes an upriver ride through the Chagres River and the Panamanian Jungle. You will hear directly from the Indians what their life is like: their hunting, fishing, harvesting, how they treat illnesses and much more. Experience up close the Embera Indian traditional dances and see how they produce their body paintings, woven baskets, plates and masks. Walk through the lush and exotic jungle to see an abundant variety of wildlife and birds. You will walk by a clear cascade and will be able to have a dip in the pond.
Beverages
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
National Park fees
Professional guide
Pickup from Playa Bonita hotel
- INFANT: : 0 - 4
- CHILD: : 5 - 12
- YOUTH: : 13 - 19
- ADULT: : 20 - 64
- SENIOR: : 65 - 80
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 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.
What To Expect
The first stop on the tour is to trek through a system of creeks, streams and river rocks on the way to a magnificent waterfall and natural pool where you can swim. You can expect two hours duration at the cascade. After the trekking, you will be taken to the Embera village community where you will have lunch while an artisan from the village shows you how the famous Embera baskets and sculptures are made.
After lunch, you will see and hear the Embera on 3 different dances. You will have two hours to absorb the Embera culture. Before returning to the Corotu embarkation point, you will have a chance to browse through the craft exhibit and purchase souvenirs if you wish. After the tour your guide will take you to your hotel.
6 hours • Admission Ticket Included
