Panama · Tribal Experiences

6-Hour Embera Quera Village Tour in Panama with Gatun River Boat Ride

6 Hours Round trip from Emberá-Wounaan Comarca Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a boat ride along the Gatun River to reach the traditional village
02 Explore the unique Embera Quera village in the jungle beside the Panama Canal forest
03 Interact with the Embera people and learn about their history and culture
04 Experience traditional food, dances, and local artisan crafts

Sign up for this excursion to learn about the history and culture of Embera Quera village. Interact with the Embera people, one of the pre-colonial cultures in America, and travel by canoe motorboat on the Gatun River to reach their village in the jungle beside the Panama Canal forest.

Interact with the Embera people, one of the pre-colonial cultures in America, and travel by canoe motorboat on the Gatun River to reach their village in the jungle beside the Panama Canal forest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Colon, Panama City

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Embera Katuma Village and Gatun River Boat Excursion

Ride from Panama City to Colón Province (1-hour ride).
At the Gatun River bridge area, take a boat down the river (20-minute ride).
At the village, enjoy a speech, a walk, and a dance session, along with traditional food.
Visit the artisan market, which offers visitors the artisans' masterpieces.

Trip ends.