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Chagres Expedition: Discover Emberá Culture and Sustainability
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Chagres Expedition: Discover Emberá Culture and Sustainability is a 6-hour boat trip in Fuerte Amador, booked through Viator. From $200. Starts 7:30 am and 8:00 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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About this excursion
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.
What’s included in this excursion
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Seasonal fruits in Panama
- Swim in the refreshing Waterfall in the Zelva
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Know before you go
Accessibility
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is it suitable for children?
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Health & fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What to bring
- Swimsuit dress
- Sunscreen
- body towel
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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
- 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.
- water slippers (not sandals)
- cash in case you want to buy handicrafts
- insect repellent (the air is safe)
Where this excursion starts
Meeting point & pickup
Due to heavy traffic, there is no free pick-up at hotels located near the Amador Causeway, Clayton (City of Knowledge) Playa Bonita.
When it runs
Runs every day. Starts 7:30 am and 8:00 am.
Schedule checked Nov 7
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