Panama Indigenous Culture: Nature & Hospitality

Immerse yourself in the captivating culture and stunning nature of the Embera Tribe on this 6-hour private tour. Experience their warm hospitality, indulge in local cuisine, and learn about their rich history and traditions. Optional waterfall hike adds an extra touch of adventure.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chagres River - We will park the car at the Corotu port by the entrance to Rio Chagres national park, and take a 30-45 minutes canoe ride to a beautiful waterfall
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

This is a beautiful and interesting tour combining breathtaking nature and a very special culture. Travelers will have a unique glance at one of the most welcoming indigenous communities in Panama, have a taste of their beautiful culture and local food, learn about their history and tradition, and enjoy their joyful hospitality.
In addition, travelers…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Yebenda
Feb 15, 2025
Great! - It was amazing! A guide full of knowledge of tolerance! Very professional. Giving the background and context of Panama in general, and the Humber tribe in particular. I'm just afraid that the more positive reviews he gets, the less chances we'll see him return to the country.
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Dillon_b
Feb 14, 2025
Incredible Day with Omer and the Emberá People - Omer is exactly the kind of guide everyone should strive to be. Even before we arrived in Panama he gave us a fantastic list of things to do, places to eat, and other helpful tips to ensure our time here was as enjoyable as possible. The day tour to visit the Emberá people in Charges National Park itself was deeply rewarding and worth every second. The canoe ride provided great scenery, the hike and swim at the waterfall was refreshing on a very hot and humid day, and the time we spent at Parara Puru with the Embera people was exactly the kind of educational and cultural experience we were looking for. It quickly became clear how knowledgeable Omer is, and how he's cultivated such a close connection to the people in the village. Lunch was tasty, and the fruit platter that Omer organized for us clearly made the rest of the tour groups jealous, along with the personalized experience he was able to provide. The small group size proved to be such an advantage and perk that shouldn't be overlooked. We couldn't have had a better experience or guide, and I can't recommend this tour or Omer enough. Thanks again for a great day!
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Steve
Feb 14, 2025
Super reliable, friendly and fun with a lot of knowledge. You can’t go wrong. - If you want to explore tours in and around Panama, you can’t ask for better organization, quality vehicles and courteous, kind tour guides. Omer the owner is a very fun, intelligent person with excellent attention that will ensure a good experience. You don’t need to worry about choosing this company. They will take care of you.
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Stpln729
Feb 3, 2025
Riko Tours- The Best! - Working with Riko tours was a top notch experience. Omer personalized our trip based on our groups needs. He made the process seamless for us and patiently answered all of our questions. I would absolutely recommend working with him to anyone looking to have a well planned, safe, educational and fun experience.
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I9305oaisraelg
Jan 29, 2025
Awesome day trip! - One of the best days we had on a family trip ever. Riko is such a pleasant, intelligent and knowledgeable tour guide. He had us so well prepared and it felt like he was one of our family. Thanks so much Riko!
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Rachello2214qe
Jan 27, 2025
Touring with Omer - Amazing guide with so much knowledge, politely, host us so well all of us , was on time and dropped us on time . Was watching over us all the time . He really know his way . Highly highly recommend him.
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Nomad06973284991
Jan 27, 2025
Great day tour visiting the Embera tribe - Omer arranged a great day tour for our group. Amazing boat trip in the lake with beautiful views of the jungle and an awasem experience visiting the Embera tribe. Great fish & fruit for lunch :) we really enjoyed it!
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Ofers572
Jan 27, 2025
Fantastic tour! - A fantastic tour! Omer guided us with lots of passion and knowledge and made sure we had a memorable experience. He answered all our questions, and shared interesting facts. Highly recommend!
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Adiber3
Jan 27, 2025
Amazing Experience with Rico Tours to the Emberá Tribe - We had an unforgettable day visiting the Emberá tribe with Rico Tours. Everything was perfectly organized, and Omer was an incredible guide—knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate. The visit offered a unique glimpse into the tribe’s culture and traditions, with warm hospitality and breathtaking natural surroundings. This is a must-do experience for anyone looking to connect with Panama’s authentic heritage. Highly recommended!
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V1824kqdavidr
Jan 26, 2025
Fun, (water) Falls and (authentic) Food. - Waterfalls were great and Omer was a great trip coordinator! The Embera fed us with traditional lunch with fish caught that morning!
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