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Chagres National ParkRainforest Culture

Emberá Village & Waterfall Experience

Travel beyond the ordinary and connect with one of Panama's most fascinating Indigenous cultures

5.0(5 reviews)Full Day (8 hours)2-12 people
From
$85/ person
Full Day (8 hours)2-12 people
Duration
Full Day (8 hours)
Group
2-12 people
Difficulty
Easy
Region
Chagres National Park
From
$85/ person
Guest rating
5.0 / 5
Overview

About This Experience

Start with morning pickup at your accommodation in Panama City. Relax on the comfortable drive that takes you out of the city and into the lush Chagres Rainforest. Pass through the scenic countryside and stop to gather some local fruit along the way. Hop aboard a traditional canoe and have indigenous men paddle you through the verdant heart of the rainforest. Arrive at a breathtaking waterfall (if option selected) where you can snap some incredible pictures before moving on to meet the native Emberá community. Be welcomed into the community with some music and traditional dances. Hear about their culture before sitting down to an Indigenous lunch of fried fish (tilapia) and patacones (green plantain). Finish your meal on a sweet note with a bowl of sliced seasonal fruit. Watch a cultural presentation of dancing and music before having free time to explore the community, buy handicrafts, or go for a refreshing swim in the river. Have the chance to get some body paint with jagua ink. Return to your accommodation with unforgettable memories of life in the jungle.

Field Notes

Experience Highlights

Traditional canoe ride through the rainforest heart

Breathtaking waterfall with incredible photo opportunities

Welcome ceremony with music and traditional dances

Indigenous lunch of fried fish (tilapia) and patacones

Jagua ink body painting experience

Refreshing swim in the river

Authentic handicrafts from the community

Route Story

How the Day Unfolds

01
Stop 1

Morning Pickup & Scenic Drive

Pickup from your accommodation in Panama City. Relax on the comfortable drive into the lush Chagres Rainforest. Pass through scenic countryside and stop to gather local fruit along the way.

02
Stop 2

Traditional Canoe Journey

Hop aboard a traditional canoe as indigenous men paddle you through the verdant heart of the rainforest.

03
Stop 3

Waterfall Visit

Arrive at a breathtaking waterfall (if option selected) where you can snap some incredible pictures.

04
Stop 4

Community Welcome

Be welcomed into the Emberá community with music and traditional dances. Hear about their culture and way of life.

05
Stop 5

Indigenous Lunch

Sit down to a traditional lunch of fried fish (tilapia) and patacones (green plantain). Finish with a bowl of sliced seasonal fruit.

06
Stop 6

Cultural Activities & Free Time

Watch a cultural presentation of dancing and music before having free time to explore the community, buy handicrafts, go for a refreshing swim in the river, or get body paint with jagua ink.

07
Stop 7

Return to Panama City

Return to your accommodation with unforgettable memories of life in the jungle.

Visual Preview

Scenes From the Route

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