Emberá Drúa - Crossing the Chagres
The Emberá Drúa is located up the Chagres river and was founded by Emiliano Caisamo, on April 25, 1975. Here with his family, he became the first to reach the Chagres River in the Province of Colon and became known as"Community 2.60" by the Canal Commission. This became one of the Pioneer communities in the Development of Community Tourism in Chagres river around the 1990s.
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ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES
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Learn about traditional Embera medicinal plants - Explore with the Embera medicine man to learn about the medicinal plants of the Emberá.
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Travel in a dug-out canoe on the Chagres river - Enjoy the lush views of the rainforest as you travel down the Chagres river on a dug out canoe
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Dance with exciting Emberá music - Watch traditional Embera dances and get the opportunity to dance alongside the Emberá.
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Experience Emberá body art - Try on the traditional Emberá body paint, created using the Jagua fruit.
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Try an array of delicious Emberá gastronomy - Eat a delicious spread of Emberá gastronomy, trying the traditional foods of the Emberá.
This service includes...
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Includes:
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Cultural activities, including a presentation about local crafts and a chance to participate in Emberá dance
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Traditional Emberá lunch
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Transportation to and from Panama City, including the 1 hour drive and 45 minute boat ride by dug-out canoe
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An experienced local guide
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A day-trip or overnight experience
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Plantains, fresh fish, local fruits
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