Tour Embera Indigenous Village and waterfall with lunch
Overview
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The tour to the Emberá indigenous community begins with picking up participants from their hotels, followed by a scenic drive to Chagres National Park. Upon arrival at the park, participants embark on an exciting canoe ride along the river, surrounded by lush vegetation and wildlife typical of the region. This canoe journey is not only an exhilarating way to reach the Emberá Tusipono community. Upon reaching the community, participants are warmly welcomed by local residents, who share ancestral stories revealing the Emberá's deep connection with nature and their history. During the tour of the community, local guides provide detailed information about the culture, traditions, and typical crafts of the Emberá, such as handwoven baskets and intricately carved masks with traditional motifs. A highlight of the tour is a visit to a beautiful waterfall nestled in the jungle, where participants can refresh themselves and enjoy a swim in its crystal-clear waters.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Chagres National Park
In Panama's Chagres National Park, you can immerse yourself in nature through hiking and wildlife observation, explore the Emberá indigenous communities, take canoe rides on the Chagres River, observe birds in their natural habitat, explore picturesque waterfalls and rivers, and marvel at the diversity of flora and fauna that this unique tropical environment offers.
Chagres River
We will visit the Emberá Tusipono community, you can immerse yourself in indigenous culture through activities such as learning about their traditions and crafts, enjoying traditional music and dances, trying their traditional cuisine like smoked fish and plantains, and exploring the jungle on guided hikes to discover its rich biodiversity and natural medicine.
What‘s Included
local guide
Bottled water
Traditional meal with fried fish and plantains
Air-conditioned vehicle
Embera community fee $35 per adult and $15 per child
Extra fee of US$30 per group if pick up is from Playa Bonita or airport
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Tour Embera Indigenous Village and waterfall with lunch
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Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must see tour
sherrij889,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. The tour guide and staff very professional and friendly. They were knowledgeable about the local people and their culture. I would recommend this to any one that would like to experience a culture that has kept their culture and traditions alive in this changing world. This tour is worth the money!
5 star tour guide and experience
B97LEiang,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with a small private group. We enjoyed the waterfall hike and traditions with lunch in the village. highly recommend!
What an amazing...
Ian G,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing experience! Our tour guide, Joaquin, provided a local perspective and created a friendly and memorable experience. Be sure to bring water shoes for the waterfall hike.
A must do in panama 🇵🇦
ashleyrY8743HV,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00just book it , you won’t regret it! We loved this tour. We would recommend to anyone visiting Panama it’s a must do!!! My kids really enjoyed everything. Perfect for families!! Everything from the culture to their dances was amazing, but The food was the highlight of the trip for me , everything was so fresh . Everyone was so kind and welcoming. It’s definitely a tour I’ll go again , maybe we will get the opportunity to enjoy the waterfall , unfortunately the heavy rains made it too dangerous for us to get to waterwall, but I still enjoyed and felt the trip was worth it. Thanks to our tour guide Mr.Logan and his team!!
Everything excellent!!
P9178YAdianac,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Logan’s attention from the moment I learned to the tour planning and experience was excellent. Although this time we were unable to visit the waterfall because the water level posed a risk, we were offered an alternative visit to the lake, which was equally pleasant. The attention of the indigenous people was wonderful and further enriched the experience, making it a safe, well organized and full of memorable moments.
A magical experience in Embera
E8242GHjosed,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience. Logan was an excellent guide, the clean vehicle, friendliness and his connection with the village Embera made the trip enjoy it to the fullest. Thank you Logan, great Wolverine as we affectionately call you for an unforgettable adventure.
Exhilarating Embera Experience
Rema G,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You should definitely try it , don’t miss out on an exciting, breathtaking, relaxing adventure . The experience was awesome! The people are friendly, the food and was tasty and well presented. Beautiful art work ! The native danced for us and the interaction with the Embera people was amazing. Beautiful experience and our tour guide Logan made it even the occasion even more special!
Must do experience!
OnAir16042816781,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Armando was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and helpful to make our experience meaningful. The whole travel to the river which was quite private, the great waterfall and swimming in it, the meeting with the tribes and learning about them, and of course the very tasty treats including lunch, and the animals we saw made a very memorable visit! Must do!
Amazing Trip w/ Awesome Guide
Linda S,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Diener Boya was the absolute best. He's a natural artist and photographer so he took so many pics of us. He also knows the history of the indigenous people and relates it well in English. He helped me tremendously when I was traversing the rocks to get to the waterfall. He made sure I made it there and was safe. Very attentive and so very kind. Thank you Diener!
Logan was an amazing tour...
Maurisha L,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Logan was an amazing tour guide, the ride was smooth and we felt safe! The indigenous village is somewhere you must visit when coming to Panama! It was such an amazing experience Wear tennis shoes on this excursion!!!
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