Full-Day Embera Village Tour on the Chagres River by Canoe

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Travel along the Chagres River in a canoe carved from a whole Espavé tree trunk
• 02 Visit the Embera Indian Village for an introduction to Indigenous culture
• 03 Swim in a small waterfall pool near the village
• 04 Enjoy lunch of fish and fried bananas (patacones)
• 05 Learn about Embera handicrafts and native dances

Explore the Embera Indian Village on the Chagres River on this full-day cultural and boating experience. Travel by canoe carved from a whole Espavé tree trunk, visit the village and a small waterfall pool for swimming, and enjoy a lunch of fish and fried bananas (patacones). Along the way, learn about Embera handicrafts, native dances, and Indigenous culture.

Ride for 30 minutes by canoe made out of a whole Espavé tree trunk.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Embera Village and Chagres River Canoe Journey

• Leave for the port of Corotu.
• Ride for 30 minutes by canoe made out of a whole Espavé tree trunk.
• Explore the waterfall and village.
• Return to the port and then to the hotel.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation
• Lunch

What to bring

• Strong water-resistant shoes (Crocs or similar)
• Bathing suit
• Sun-proof cream or spray
• Broad-brimmed hat

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Panama

Tour start

Panama

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.