Village Embera
The indigenous Embera are one of the seven Native American ethnic groups still present in Panama.
We will visit the indigenous community of Emberá Puru, which is located on the Chagres River.
At the port, you will start with a 30-minute boat ride along the river, by canoe.
You will stop at the foot of a magnificent waterfall where you can swim.
Once in the community, women and children greet you, dressed in their traditional outfits with brightly patterned skirts, ancestral music and dances.
They will explain to you in detail their culture, their gastronomy and their particular language.
This tour includes a traditional meal and "Jagua" body painting.
At the end of the trip, you can purchase their crafts, which includes small animal figurines made of tagua. The men of Embera make detailed carvings from cocobolo wood, and the women weave beautiful baskets from palm fibers.
During the trip, you will appreciate the beautiful flora and fauna of the area and learn a little more about the way of life of the community.
