Panama · Tribal Experiences

6-Hour Embera Village Tour in Chagres National Park with Canoe Ride

6 Hours Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride a motorized dugout canoe to the Embera Indigenous Village
02 Learn about the Embera's culture, traditions, and relationship with nature
03 Watch tribal dance and drum performances in the village
04 Enjoy a traditional Embera lunch of fish and plantains
05 Experience traditional jagua body painting
06 Take a refreshing dip at a rainforest waterfall

Immerse yourself in Chagres National Park as you travel by motorized dugout canoe to the Embera Indigenous Village. Learn about the Embera's rich history and traditions, enjoy tribal dances and drums, see their handcrafts, and experience their close relationship with nature. Savor a traditional lunch of fish and plantains, try traditional jagua body painting, and enjoy a refreshing dip at a rainforest waterfall.

Immerse yourself in Chagres National Park as you travel by motorized dugout canoe to the Embera Indigenous Village.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Panama City, chagres national park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Chagres National Park and Embera Village Experience

7:30 am: Pick up from your hotel in Panama City.
9:00 am: Arrive at Chagres National Park.
Get ready for a ride in a motorized dugout canoe as you travel up to the Embera Indigenous Village.
Learn about the Embera's history and traditions, witness a performance of tribal dances and drums, see their handcrafts, and experience their relationship with nature. Then, enjoy a traditional Embera lunch of fish and plantains.
Experience traditional "jagua" body painting, a natural dye used by village members to adorn their bodies, and enjoy a dip at a waterfall in the rainforest.
1:30 pm: Departure.
3:00 pm: Arrive back at your hotel in Panama City.