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Embera Tours Panama

One hour from Panama City, Panama
507-65197121
Ranked #1 of 36 tours in Panama City
5.0 of 5 stars 106 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Join with me as an authentic Embera guide I will give to you thrusful, deep information as no one,have the opportunity to learn about my culture,...... more » Owner description: Join with me as an authentic Embera guide I will give to you thrusful, deep information as no one,have the opportunity to learn about my culture, believe, tradition of the real Embera experience. « less
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Chicago, IL
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
135 helpful votes 135 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
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We had a private tour with Garceth who is an Embera Indian who lived in the jungle until he was 17. He picked us up at our hotel and took us to the Rio Chagres where we boarded a canoe carved from a cashew tree ferried by a member of the Embera tribe decked out in a loin cloth. Garceth... More

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Lake Villa, Illinois
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012
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person found this review helpful

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

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Calgary
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
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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

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Des Moines, Iowa
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012
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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

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Orange Beach, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012
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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

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Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

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

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

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

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ottawa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012
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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

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Calgary, Alberta
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

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

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

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

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