Embera Village Tours and Tickets

Javier was a wonderful guide. Even though it was his first tour, he was very knowledgeable about the area, and he spoke the native Embera language in addition to Spanish, English and French. He was also very friendly! The waterfall was very fun, but I didn't know ahead of time that there was no place to change into our swimsuits when we got there. I managed to get in a swim shirt, but just decided to go in with my shorts on. Be sure to wear your suit under you clothes. You can change back into dry clothes once you arrive at the village. We had a nice tour of the village, a lunch of fried tilapia, fried plantains and pineapple slices. Then there was dancing by native women and then group dancing. We bought a basket and some beaded items and then headed back to the starting point. Our boat drivers, Luis and Juan, were very skilled - in case you don't know, the only way to get to the villages is via motorized canoes - but don't worry because they help you in and out. My husband, who is not steady on his feet, was able to easily maneuver the canoe. Our driver to and from Panama City, Aldair, was very safe. Overall, it was a fun day, and we would recommend!

We had an excellent tour, especially with Gino as our tour guide! He is the best! Very informative and funny. Everyone knew him in the village and the other tour guides respected him and followed his lead. Gino was very quick to send all the videos and photos he took during our tour. Very appreciated and would recommend Gino to everyone looking to have an easy going, but very educational tour.

Jose was the best. We hiked 2.5 miles into the jungle after a 45 minute boat ride. The waterfall was amazing. The village was an awesome experience. Make sure you wear the proper footwear you will cross the river on foot.