Day 01
From Panama City to Corotu Port
Depart from Panama City to Corotu located within the Chagres National Park
Panama · Tribal Experiences
Embera Tribe Tour and Village Exploration
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Full-day Embera cultural experience from Panama City
- 02 Scenic journey into Chagres National Park
- 03 Traditional canoe ride through the park
- 04 Possible waterfall visit with a short jungle walk
- 05 Traditional meal prepared by the community
- 06 Learn about Embera customs, rituals, dances, and art
- 07 Visit the village school, museum, and small market
- 08 Opportunity to see and purchase handcrafted items
Discover the Embera community on a full-day cultural journey from Panama City into Chagres National Park. Travel to Corotu Port, continue by traditional canoe, and, depending on river conditions, visit a waterfall with a short jungle walk and time to swim and relax.
Later, visit the village to learn about Embera traditions, customs, art, rituals, and dances. Enjoy a traditional meal, see the school and museum, browse handcrafted items at the small market, and experience a genuine introduction to one of Panama’s indigenous communities.
Travel to Corotu Port, continue by traditional canoe, and, depending on river conditions, visit a waterfall with a short jungle walk and time to swim and relax.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
8 Hours
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Challenging
Accommodation
Included
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
No
Cities
Panama City, chagres national park
Languages
English, French
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Chagres National Park - Duration 20 minutes
Drive through the Chagres National Park to the Port Corotu
Day 03
Sail from the port to the waterfall – Duration 25 minutes on the Canoe
Depending on the level of the river you will have the chance to go to the waterfall which amazing, this may also involve either a 5 minutes or 20 minutes’ walk both ways in the jungle.
Day 04
Visit the Village – Duration 2 hours
You will be greeted by the villagers by the sound of their instruments, follow by a short presentation to get to know them where you can ask them questions, then enjoy their traditional meal, dance, visit their school and museum, visit their small market place.
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Certified Local Tour guide
- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off services
- All taxes, fee and handling charges
- Bottled water
- All Entry / Admissions fees to all sites and attractions
- Lunch stop included in the price (no dietary preferrences)
What's Not Included
Gratuities / Tips
Know before you go
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking,
- Most travelers can participate
- All terrains are not wheelchair accessible
- All terrains are not stroller accessible
- Infant seats are unavailable in Transportation
- This tour will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- This tour requires good weather to run, it may be rescheduled or canceled due to bad weather.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Panama City.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Panama City.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Panama City..
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