Cultural Trip to Panama's Emberá Community and Chagres National Park
Embark on a cultural journey to the heart of Panama, where you'll have the opportunity to visit the local Emberá community.
Your adventure begins in Panama City, from where you'll travel to Puerto Corotú within the Chagres National Park. Here, you'll board a traditional canoe and sail across Lake Alajuela, followed by a hike through the dense jungle leading to a waterfall - an ideal spot for a refreshing swim, depending on the lake's level.
The highlight of your trip will be visiting the Parara Purú community. You'll learn about their traditions, arts, and dance rituals, as well as visit their school and museum. Enjoy a communal lunch with the villagers, and later, sway to the rhythm of their traditional instruments.
If you wish, you can bring gifts for the children or even get a non-permanent Emberá tattoo. There's also an opportunity to purchase hand-crafted souvenirs, a tangible reminder of this unforgettable cultural immersion.
Main features
Additional features
Why you’ll love this…
- Learn about the Emberá culture and traditions first-hand
- Visit Chagres National Park and admire wildlife up close
- Experience a traditional canoe ride across Lake Alajuela
- Hike through dense jungle and enjoy lunch with villagers
Important to know
Accessibility:
- Not wheelchair or stroller accessible
Know in advance:
- This tour will have a maximum of 10 participants
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers, people with back problems and people with heart conditions
- The physical difficulty of this tour is moderate
- You'll receive instructions for arranging your pickup after booking
- Please inform the local tour operator if you have any specific dietary requirements. You'll find the contact details in the voucher after booking
- This tour runs rain or shine
Remember to bring:
- Bathing suits (wear under your clothing – no changing room facility)
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Guided tour
- Water
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
Pickup service is available for all hotels in Panama City and Playa Bonita (Hotels Dream and Westing). A specific meeting point will be provided for participants staying in private residences or other accommodations. Meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby at 8 a.m. or the time indicated to you via e-mail.
Provider
LIVE FOLKS
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