Xplorpal - Embera Village

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Part of our revenue from this experience
will go to a charity in the region

Sail by canoe (dugout) along the Chagres River to meet the indigenous people, Embera.

The indigenous Embera are one of the seven Native American ethnic groups still present in Panama.
We will visit the indigenous community of Emberá Puru, located on the Chagres River.
At the port you will start with a 30 minute boat ride along the river, by canoe.
You will stop at the foot of a magnificent waterfall where you can swim.
Once in the community, women and children welcome you, dressed in their traditional outfits with vividly patterned skirts, ancestral music and dances.
They will explain to you in detail their culture, their gastronomy and their particular language.
This tour includes a traditional meal and a "Jagua" body painting.
At the end of the trip, you can purchase their crafts, which includes small animal figurines made of tagua. The men of Embera make detailed carvings from cocobolo wood, and the women weave beautiful baskets from palm fibers.
During the trip, you will appreciate the magnificent flora and fauna of the region and learn a little more about the way of life of the community.

Duration

7 hours and 30 minutes

The tour starts at

Corotú, Panama

Village Embera

Eco-tourism

The indigenous Embera are one of the seven Native American ethnic groups still present in Panama.

We will visit the indigenous community of Emberá Puru, which is l...

The indigenous Embera are one of the seven Native American ethnic groups still present in Panama.

We will visit the indigenous community of Emberá Puru, which is located on the Chagres River.

At the port, you will start with a 30-minute boat ride along the river, by canoe.

You will stop at the foot of a magnificent waterfall where you can swim.

Once in the community, women and children greet you, dressed in their traditional outfits with brightly patterned skirts, ancestral music and dances.

They will explain to you in detail their culture, their gastronomy and their particular language.

This tour includes a traditional meal and "Jagua" body painting.

At the end of the trip, you can purchase their crafts, which includes small animal figurines made of tagua. The men of Embera make detailed carvings from cocobolo wood, and the women weave beautiful baskets from palm fibers.

During the trip, you will appreciate the beautiful flora and fauna of the area and learn a little more about the way of life of the community.

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Ground transportation in air-conditioned minibus, from Panama City (place of your stay) or from the Visit Panama Tour office (round trip) to Corotú Port.