- Comunidad embera Tusipono - Pick up from your hotel is at 8am, the transfer is in a private car and will take about 1 hour. The Embera Indian Village Tour is a visit to the community of the Embera of Rio Chagres in the banks of the Chagres river. The tour starts on the port of Corotu where you will embark on dugout canoes to travel up the Chagres river in an exploration were you will see waterfalls, exotic vegetation and a myriad of aquatic birds.
The first stop on the tour is to trek through a system of creeks, streams and river rocks on the way to a magnificent waterfall and natural pool where you can swim. You can expect two hours duration at the cascade. After the trekking, you will be taken to the Embera village community where you will have lunch while an artisan from the village shows you how the famous Embera baskets and sculptures are made.
After lunch, you will see and hear the Embera on 3 different dances. You will have two hours to absorb the Embera culture. Before returning to the Corotu embarkation point, you will have a chance to browse through the craft exhibit and purchase souvenirs if you wish. After the tour your guide will take you to your hotel.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Lunch
- Pickup from Playa Bonita hotel
This journey to Embera consists of a voyage up the Chagres River and through the greenery of the Panamanian Jungle. Listen to the indigenous people sharing about their day-to-day experiences: their methods of hunting, fishing, crop harvesting, medical treatments, and much more. Witness the Embera Indians’ traditional dances up close and observe their process of creating body paintings, woven baskets, plates, and masks. Stroll around the richly biodiverse jungle to spot a wide array of wildlife and bird species. You’ll pass by a transparent waterfall and will have an opportunity to take a splash in the serene pond.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
