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From Panama City: Chagres Rainforest and Embera Village Tour

4.8  / 5
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Activity provider:Safe Transportation Panama
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From Panama City: Chagres Rainforest and Embera Village Tour

Activity provider:Safe Transportation Panama
4.8  / 5
130 reviews

From US$ 119 per person

Visit an Embera indigenous village located in the jungle an hour from Panama City. Enjoy a ride on the Chagres River, stop at a waterfall and more.

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Duration 7 hours
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English, Spanish
Pickup optional
Pickup at hotels or accommodations in downtown Panama City will take place between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Check your email the night before your tour date for your exact pickup time.
Small group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit a village of the Embera tribe and get to know the local culture
  • Experience a nature walk in the middle of a tropical forest
  • Enjoy a refreshing swim at a waterfall
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Explore Chagres National Park on a day trip from Panama City. Enjoy a traditional canoe ride on the Chagres River and hike to a preserved waterfall for a swim. Have lunch in an indigenous Embera village and find out about their culture.

The day begins with a transfer by car from your hotel or residence in Panama City to the Chagres National Park, one of the most important forest and water reserves in Panama. Enjoy a traditional canoe ride on the Chagres River, followed by a half-hour walk through the jungle, walking on mud, water and slippery rocks to a beautiful and pristine waterfall. Take a refreshing some free time at the waterfall to swim, relax, and enjoy the scenery. Then, walk back to the canoe and continue to visit a real Embera indigenous community that will welcome you to enjoy lunch, traditional music and dances in a hut. Afterward, learn about the culture and way of life of this tribe via a conversation with the chief or one of the leaders before returning to Panama City.

Includes
  • Transportation by car and canoe
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Seasonal fruit
  • Bottle of water
  • Souvenirs (each purchase helps families living in the village)
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sports shoes
  • Water shoes
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops
  • Pets
  • Baby strollers

Know before you go

  • The walk is somewhat difficult, walking on mud, rocks, and through water
  • There are no changing facilities at the waterfall; you can either swim in your clothes or wear a swimsuit under them
  • There are proper bathrooms in the village where you can change at the end and bring an extra change of clothes for the way back to your accommodation

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4.8 /5

based on 130 reviews

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    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
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We had a great day hiking in the Chagres National Forest. Dan took us in a private car and was an excellent guide that took the time to tell us about Panamanian history on the ride out, all while helping my wife stay safe during the hike and helping her traverse the slippery terrain. Definitely bring water shoes for the hike and a change of clothes! The Embera tribe was very welcoming and we had a great time visiting them. I’d highly recommend taking this trip.

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July 19, 2023

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Nicholas – United StatesVerified booking

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Cesar was a bit late, picking me up due to traffic, but he definitely made up for it with providing an amazing experience! The canoe ride along the river to get to the waterfall was beautiful and so worth it! The hike can be a bit of a challenge, but definitely doable if you are healthy! Visiting the Embera village was also a beautiful experience in hearing the villages, traditions and culture. It was a unique moment to get to witness the tribe blessing a new house they recently built. Cesar was part of the ceremony, too! He was a really helpful guide. If I return to Panama, I would definitely do this tour again .

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May 19, 2023

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Laura – United StatesVerified booking

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We were thrilled with the trip and enjoyed every aspect of it. The hike to the waterfalls was great and while a little challenging at times the hikers were taken such good care of by the guides. The experience at the village is so authentic and genuine and the villagers are gracious and wonderful hosts. We want to say a special thanks to Estoban as he was an exceptional guide. His knowledge of the history of panama and his passion for his country was so evident and he genuinely cared about the welfare of those he is providing service to.

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