Emberá Villages with Recontur: Explore Panama's Wonders

Emberá Villages day Tour

Explore the Beauty of Emberá Villages

A visit to an Emberá village typically starts with a canoe ride up the river, followed by a traditional welcome. The tour includes a demonstration of their traditional craft-making, music, and dance performances. You will also have the opportunity to try traditional Emberá foods. A hike in the surrounding rainforest led by an Emberá guide, explaining their use of medicinal plants, can be a fascinating addition to your visit.

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About Emberá Villages

Situated in the heart of the Chagres National Park, Emberá villages offer visitors an immersive cultural experience. The Emberá, one of Panama's seven indigenous groups, are known for their deep connection to nature and their traditional practices. The villagers maintain their customs, language, music, dance, and culinary traditions, providing an insightful look into their way of life. They are also renowned for their skill in creating beautiful crafts from natural materials, such as woven baskets and intricately carved cocobolo wood and tagua nut figurines.

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