Chagres Expedition: Discover Emberá Culture and Sustainability
Immerse yourself in the Emberá indigenous culture with this unique excursion from Panama City. Paddle up the Chagres River in a motorized canoe to the village of Puru Biakiru, located in Chagres National Park, one of Panama's most vital natural reserves.
During this authentic experience, you'll meet members of the Emberá tribe, learn about their way of life in the jungle, witness their ceremonial dances, and enjoy a traditional lunch prepared by the community. By choosing this tour, you’re directly contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), supporting the preservation of indigenous communities and protecting Panama's natural reserves as essential sources of oxygen for the planet.
Your booking supports:
SDG 1: Reducing poverty. SDG 11 & 15: Preserving Chagres National Park’s natural resources. SDG 8 & 12: Promoting responsible tourism and cultural preservation.
Options
Embera
Pickup included
What's included in Chagres Expedition: Discover Emberá Culture and Sustainability
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chagres National ParkPass-by Only
We will reach the national park chagres located in the north of Panama. A nature reserve
We will arrive at the famous villa Embera Tusipono you will live a memorable and unique experience
Chagres National ParkPass-by Only
we go to a waterfall in the jungle, where you can enjoy a refreshing dip before returning to your hotel.
Inclusions
- Seasonal fruits in Panama
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Swim in the refreshing Waterfall in the Zelva
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- In this experience there must be a minimum number of travelers. If you cancel because the minimum number of travelers is not reached, you will be offered another date or experience or a full refund of the amount paid.
- In this excursion or activity there will be a maximum of 14 travelers
- Due to heavy traffic, there is no free pick-up at hotels located near the Amador Causeway, Clayton (City of Knowledge) Playa Bonita. Separate transportation for an extra charge on option from outside the city center.
- Playa Blanca, or Rio Hato, Metromall or Tocumen Airport need to arrange their own transportation.
- Swimsuit dress
- water slippers (not sandals)
- Sunscreen
- body towel
- cash in case you want to buy handicrafts
- insect repellent (the air is safe)
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Downtown hotels within the city of Panama, hotels outside these limits will have an additional surcharge that will be charged by the conduit and will be estimated depending on the distance.
