6-Hour Panama City and Chagres National Park Tour with Embera Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Canoe along the Chagres River into Chagres National Park
• 02 Visit the Embera Indigenous village and meet the local community
• 03 Experience Embera traditions through dance and music presentations
• 04 Enjoy a typical lunch and browse local handicrafts
• 05 Take a short walk to the waterfall and admire the scenery

Board a canoe along the Chagres River and travel into Chagres National Park to visit the friendly Embera community. Learn about Embera culture, customs, traditions, dances, and music, then enjoy a typical lunch in the village. The experience also includes time to shop for handicrafts and a short walk to the waterfall to enjoy its natural beauty.

Meet the villagers and enjoy a presentation of their traditions, dance, and music.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Panama City, chagres national park

Languages English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Chagres River Canoe Ride and Embera Village Experience

• Ride from Panama City to the Chagres River. Early in the morning, you will travel to Chagres National Park, where the Embera Indigenous village is located.

• Board a canoe and head toward the trails.

• Walk to the waterfall and enjoy the view.

• Return to the canoe and continue the ride to the Embera Village.

• Meet the villagers and enjoy a presentation of their traditions, dance, and music.

• Enjoy a typical lunch, then use your free time to shop for handicrafts, take pictures, or explore the area.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation
• Admission fees
• Spanish/English-speaking Panama City guides
• Light lunch
• Tropical fruits
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Handicrafts and body painting

Know before you go

• What to Bring:
  • Sandals or running shoes
  • Short pants
  • T-shirts
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Extra set of clothes
  • Hat or cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent
  • It is recommended to keep your extra set of clothes in a plastic bag to keep them dry, and to do the same for any photographic equipment you bring on the trip.
• What Not to Bring:
  • High heels
  • Skirts
  • Jewellery or other valuable objects

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

7F6M+P28, Chico, Panama

Tour start

7F6M+P28, Chico, Panama

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.