Things to do in

Salto de los Monos

Soak up the beauty of the Chagres National Park on a boat ride and take a short hike to the Mono waterfall on this guided day trip from Panama City. Discover local culture as you visit the Embera tribe and learn about their customs, beliefs, and way of life. Be picked up in the morning from your Panama City hotel. Sit back and relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned car while taking in the scenic drive on the way to the Chagres National Park. Begin your boat trip on to the Embera tribe which lives in remote areas of the rainforest that can only be reached by boat. Have a member of the Embera tribe take you and your guide in a traditional boat called a "piragua." Hop out of the boat and hike thorugh lush jungle to the Mono waterfall, where you can take a refreshing plunge (in the dry season from December through April). Hear birds and other rainforest wildlife while capturing some incredible photos. Arrive at the Embera village where you can meet the Tusipono Embera tribe that has managed to reject the modern, technological ways of life and maintained its traditions. Be greeted by locals that can answer questions about their way of life. See how the Embera people live, work, and play. Find out how they build their homes, cook their food, and make their crafts. Witness traditional dances and music performances. Have the chance to see the Embera people's intricate body art. The Embera people have a long tradition of using natural pigments to create intricate designs on their skin. View some of these designs up close and learn about the significance of each one. Have the chance to purchase a Embera design a body painting. The paint is a temporary remembrance of your visit to the Embera tribe which slowly fades away after a few days. Return to your accommodation in Panama City at the end of your tour.