Garceth picked all guests up at their hotel or specific meeting place. It took about an hour to round everyone up (we were the 2nd group of 6 to be picked up). The process took about an hour but the ride through the different areas around town was interesting. On the ride to the canoe, in a modern van, Garceth... More

My family & I recently visited Panama and took a day trip with Garceth to visit the Embera people. Our group included seniors & young children all of whom managed without difficulty and had a great time. The ride in the dugout canoe along the San Juan River to & from the village was scenic and relaxing. At the Embera... More

This was the most amazing part of our trip to Panama. When I travel I want to feel as though I live there and to get a feel for the culture and people. I felt so at home! Garceth was one of the most amazing people I have met in my life. His life story is incredible and the extra... More

My husband and I went on the full day tour to the Embera Indian Tribe. We traveled by dugout canoe ( with motors), and went on a long ride into the jungle. We hiked to the waterfall along cliffs, through streams (TAKE WATER SHOES), and through some mud. Do not wear long pants-they will get wet. Afterwards, we took the... More

Mr. Garceth Cunampio our tour guide was cordial and well informative and most of all accommodating regarding our trip up the chargres river in the canoes. He was always prompt and kept us informed of everything. It is my pleasure to highly recommend Mr. Garceth Cunampio as a tour guide to my friends and family when they visit Panama City,... More

He’s #1 on TripAdvisor and there’s a reason: authentic Embera, wonderful story of coming from Darien to Panama City, and a great relationship with the village. He’s not only your guide, but also your translator (Embera into English). I don’t know if he does this with all groups, but he took us to the farthest away of the three villages.... More

We spent a great day out visiting Embera Puru village on Feb19th. WE were in a group of 13 adults and about 6 kids. My husband and I didnt know the others. We had two canoes. Garceth was very prompt picking us up at our hotel he had rented a driver and minibus., as he was the guide giving the... More

If you want a truly cultural experience this is the one to do. Takes you back in time to no commercialism or modern conveniences and a wonderful community of people with longstanding traditions and values. More

Okay, I am a cynic. When we made the horrible, one lane, bumpy road ride to where our native Indians were waiting with their dugout canoes with Suzuki engines, I was not sure of the authenticity . The canoe ride up the river was phenomenal, and the rather tricky walk over wet rocks and mud to the waterfall was fun,... More