Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! An hour away from Panama city there is an island. The life there is so different! How many people live in the Embera community? What do they eat? You will have a unique opportunity to interact with the locals.

You will be taken to the lake, where Embera man will pick you up with a canoe. He will take you to the hidden waterfall! In the village, you will be greeted with traditional music. Are Embera people welcoming? Is it true or a myth that the locals are usually naked? Your professional guide will reveal the secrets.

You will eat traditional Patacones and fruits, and explore the village. You will enjoy colorful butterflies in the garden. What is an important mission of that garden? What activities locals do? Where do they sleep?

A great way to end the tour- dances! What 3 occasions are celebrated here? You will have a chance to dance and paint your body with a fruit “Jagua”. Like a local! What are the rules of getting in the Embera community? Can locals marry someone from outside?

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Highlights

  • Canoe ride to a hidden waterfall & warm Embera welcome.
  • Taste patacones, explore the village, and visit the butterfly garden.
  • Join traditional dances, body painting, and cultural celebrations.
  • Private tour with a local guide.

Included

  • Professional local tour guide

Duration

Duration
Duration
7 hours

Additional Information

Private tour only for your group.

Meeting Point

Hotel pick up in the center of Panama city

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.