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Day Trip to the Embera Indian Village

8 hr
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About this activity

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.

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What is included

BeveragesOther
Bottled waterFood and drink
Children must be accompanied by an adultOther
COVID-19 vaccination required for guidesSafety covid 19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for guides in public areasSafety face masks required for guides in public ar
Face masks required for travellers in public areasSafety face masks required for travelers in public
Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash handsSafety guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s
Hotel pickup and drop-offOther
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lapInfants must sit on laps
LunchFood and drink
National Park feesOther
Not recommended for pregnant travelersNo pregnant
Pickup from Playa Bonita hotelOther
Professional guideOther

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Stop 1

    6 hr - Pick up from your hotel is at 8am, the transfer is in a private car and will take about 1 hour. The Embera Indian Village Tour is a visit to the community of the Embera of Rio Chagres in the banks of the Chagres river. The tour starts on the port of Corotu where you will embark on dugout canoes to travel up the Chagres river in an exploration were you will see waterfalls, exotic vegetation and a myriad of aquatic birds. 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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