Panama City: Visit our Emberá Indigenous Culture, jungle and waterfalls.

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ID: GYG790679-1265045
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Country: Panama

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Immerse yourself in the culture of the Embera, interact with members of the tribe, dazzle yourself with the waterfall, traditional dances, rainforest, lunch in the community.
Start with the morning pickup service from your hotel, hostel, apartment in Panama City. Relax on the comfortable ride that takes you out of the city to the lush Chagres Rainforest.
Pass through the picturesque countryside and stop to pick local fruit along the way. Climb aboard a traditional canoe or pirogue and let the indigenous men paddle you through the green heart of the rainforest on Lake Alajuela. Arrive at an impressive waterfall, where you can take amazing photos, before going to meet the Embera indigenous community, refreshing yourself in these waters.
They will welcome you to the community with traditional music and dances.
Learn about their culture before sitting down to enjoy an indigenous lunch of fried fish (tilapia) and patacones (green plantains).
Finish your meal on a sweet note with a bowl of sliced seasonal fruit. Attend a cultural performance of dance and music before having free time to explore the community, shop for handicrafts, and have the opportunity to paint your body with jagua ink. Return to your lodge with souvenirs of this beautiful experience.

Highlights

  • lunch and guided tours in Panama's rainforest
  • bathe in the waterfall and enjoy its refreshing waters.
  • dance, travel by boat or canoe, get to know the stories and their tradition

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • Pickup and drop-off service from hotel pickup and drop-off in Panama City.
  • Tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Bowl of seasonal fruits
  • Traditional lunch (tilapia fish with plantains or yucca)
  • Body painting with jagua ink
  • Traditional dance show
  • Bathing space in the waterfall
NOT INCLUDED
  • Indigenous community fee (30 USD paid in cash or by credit card directly to the driver)

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.