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Embera Tribe Experience: Dive Into Rich Panamanian History and Culture
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8 Ratings
Colon
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Embera tribe in Panama. Discover their traditions, dances, and sustainable way of life, and explore a jungle hike to a stunning waterfall. Book now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chagres National Park - Traditional dances, how handcrafts are done and what materials are used, way of living within The tribe, etc.
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What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
Additional Information
You will be introduced to one of the important culture within Panama history. The Embera tribe that originally were settled in Darien province migrated to the Chagres River during the canal construction looking for better opportunities for their families and looked a way of living besides hunting farming and fishing. They gladdy opened their Villages to receive visitors to share their culture. You will learn about their traditions, dances and how they survive within the environment they live. You will have also have access to their waterfall close by their village in a jungle hike. Don’t miss this authentic experience…..
Location
Chagres National Park
Carretera Madden,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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K2143xnjohns
Mar 11, 2024
Forest and Embera Tribe Cultural Immersion - This is a great experience if you a have a day to spare in Panama. Richard will pick you up at your hotel and bring you to the forest where the Embera live. After an hour ride you take a piragua (Boat) and bring you up river to the village. A quick dip at the waterfall followed by great lunch and Embera cultural immersion.
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Tom_n
Feb 15, 2024
Amazing learning experience - Exceptional tour in every way. Luis was amazing and we will do this again when family comes to visit. And this is our second tour to this village!
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Bethaq709cm
Dec 17, 2023
Wonderful - Wonderful day! Beautiful scenery. Fun boat ride. The tribe was delightful—interesting and giving and informative. Richard was perfect. He brought fruit and water. He knew all of the players.
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Ileana_s
Jul 2, 2023
Awesome experience!! - Lloyd Express was a great choice!! Mr. Richard the tour guide was very responsible, respectful and knowledgeable. This was a journey of a kind!! Will never forget the experience of fun,appreciation of other cultures,socialization and fully enrichment of a trip!!!
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Angela0903
Nov 19, 2019
Amazing Tour Guide - This tour was one of my favorite parts from my trip to Panama! Our tour guide Richard was absolutely amazing and took us to hidden beauties few people get to experience! We hiked through the jungle to an awesome waterfall/watering hole where we got to swim and hike (pack water shoes!!). We then went back to the indigenous village where we learned about their culture and ate a delicious lunch cooked by the tribe members. Richard is fluent in both English and Spanish which was so helpful and made everything so easy! If you want to explore all the diversity Panama has to offer, book this tour!!
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Katiebutler510
Nov 7, 2019
Best Tour of Panama!!! - This tour was an incredible experience & it was all thanks to Richard, our tour guide of Lloyd Express. Richard is fluent in both English & Spanish, which makes the trip run so smoothly. He is punctual, arriving at exactly the time he says & is a very safe driver. The tour itself was very exciting, as we got to swim and climb in a beautiful waterfall and then be a part of a dancing celebration in the indigenous village. Lunch was provided for us and was so delicious. We had the opportunity to purchase hand made crafts from the village. If you can, also book monkey island with Richard! That tour was amazing as well. Richard knows the best times to visit the different locations!! Best part of panama was these tours!!
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Dandds
Oct 28, 2019
Authentic Glimpse of Indigenous Peoples - I have to admit that I knew almost nothing about the Embera tribe before the tour. This tour was SO GOOD! The tour includes transportation to the tribe, located about the middle of the country between Panama City and Colon (or so). Richard our guide, kept us entertained on the way with facts about what we were driving through, such as ex (US) military installations and Panama Canal information, as well as an introduction to the tribe itself. Upon arrival to the tribe's area the tour consists of a boat ride in a dugout, a jungle hike through dense jungle, and back and forth across a tributary (Have water shoes!) to a beautiful waterfall where you can and should swim. The hike might not be for everyone from a physical standpoint. While not rigorous, it does require good balance and an ability to walk through flowing water. For me, as and ex-Army guy who has trekked the jungles of Asia, kayaked in the Arctic ocean, and climbed the Grand Canyon it was thrilling. Imagine the sound of a roaring waterfall, punctuated by thunder, and the accompanying screech of howler monkeys--oh so good!
You will return to the village, and have your delicious lunch cooked by the tribe; eat it under a thatched roof and receive a talk by a tribe member, and get to watch and participate in tribal music and dance. Afterward there are local made crafts that you can buy--but no pressure. There is even a butterfly project a short walk up the hill from where you eat your lunch. Our guide, Richard who proved himself so great on the Citiy tour the day previous was once again our guide. We booked this tour on the basis of the previous day. If you like to get out of the bus and savor a time, place and people so exotic--this is the tour for you.
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Charleyhammel
Jul 21, 2019
Embera Tribe Tour - Absolutely amazing! The tour began with a ride in a hand carved boat. We were a small group so we hiked to a waterfall, then swam in the waterfall. Later, we visited the homes of the tribe people. They cooked for us, shared some traditions and danced with us. The Embera Tribe is a must when visiting Panama.
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