Panama · Tribal Experiences

7-Hour Emberá Community Tour in Chagres National Park with Waterfall

7 Hours Round trip from Panama City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Chagres National Park
  • 02 Visit La Bonita Waterfall
  • 03 Meet the Emberá community of Puru Biakirú
  • 04 Enjoy traditional dances and a typical Emberá lunch

On this approximately 6-hour tour, you will explore La Bonita waterfall and visit indigenous communities in Chagres National Park. The Puru Biakirú community is an indigenous population that lives along the banks of the Chagres River and Lake Alajuela and is governed by its own laws, with a supreme chief who enforces the rules within their territory. Enjoy time at the waterfall, learn about the community's traditions, and experience a typical Emberá lunch.

Enjoy time at the waterfall, learn about the community's traditions, and experience a typical Emberá lunch.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Panama City, chagres national park
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

La Bonita Waterfall and Emberá Community Visit

  • Pick-up from hotels and residences at 8:00 AM.
  • Departure for Puerto Corotú to visit La Bonita waterfall.
  • Departure from La Bonita waterfall to the village.
  • Arrival in the village for information about the community and traditional dances, followed by a typical Emberá lunch.
  • Time to explore the surrounding area of the community.
La Bonita waterfall, Puru Biakirú community, chagres national park

Where this trip takes you

La Bonita waterfall, Puru Biakirú community, chagres national park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Panama City 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Canoe
  • Lunch
  • Beautiful waterfall
  • Dancing
  • Fruits

What's Not Included

  • Handmade souvenirs
  • Temporary tattoos
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Poncho in case of rain
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Carry your documents in a plastic bag in case of rain.
  • Cash if you wish to buy souvenirs
  • Swimsuit or clothing if you plan to swim in the waterfall or in front of the town
  • Bring your towels to dry off before getting in the car

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel
Tour start
Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Panama City.

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