Culture Meets Nature – Emberá Village & Sloths Discovery
Starting from $129/pers$149/pers
Discover Emberá culture and Panama’s wildlife in one memorable day
Experience Emberá traditions through a scenic boat ride, music, dance and a traditional lunch, then explore a rainforest wildlife sanctuary dedicated to sloth rescue and conservation.
Meet the Emberá community and discover Panama’s wildlife conservation efforts on a day combining culture, local food and rescued sloths.
What you’ll see
Travel by boat to the Emberá community, where your hosts
will introduce you to Emberá culture and traditions.
Enjoy a cultural presentation, traditional music performed
by the community’s men and dances presented by its women.
Learn directly from your hosts about the traditions they
continue to share across generations.
The visit also includes a short trail walk of approximately
15 minutes through the surrounding natural environment.
Enjoy fish and patacones prepared by the community,
sharing a taste of local cuisine as part of your village visit.
Please let us know about any allergies or dietary restrictions
when booking so we can check available arrangements in advance.
Nestled within a private rainforest reserve just outside
Panama City, the Sloth Sanctuary is dedicated to the rescue,
rehabilitation and conservation of Panama’s native wildlife.
Managed by the Pan-American Conservation Association (APPC),
it provides care for two- and three-toed sloths, toucans,
monkeys, coatis and other rainforest species.
Accompanied by knowledgeable guides, explore shaded jungle
trails while learning about the sanctuary’s conservation
efforts, the fascinating lives of sloths and the challenges
facing Panama’s wildlife.
The sanctuary also features a butterfly habitat, a colorful
frog exhibit and a collection of native orchids, offering
a wonderful introduction to Panama’s biodiversity.
This is an ethical conservation experience, not a zoo.
Animal welfare comes first, and direct contact with animals
is not permitted. The visit lasts approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
You will be notified in advance and fully refunded if the minimum
is not met. The order of visits may vary according to confirmed
admission times and operating conditions.
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Days availables
Fridays (Dec 11 – Apr 30)
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Pickup time and Duration
Pickup time: between 7:30am and 8:15am
(based on your hotel – exact time will be displayed on your confirmation)
Duration: ~8.5h
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Distance to travel
Approximately 2h from the resorts
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Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Comfortable round-trip transportation
- Bilingual guide (french / english)
- Boat transportation to and from Embera village
- Village admission and cultural activities
- Short trail walk
- Traditional lunch of fish and patacones
- Admission to the Sloth Sanctuary
- Bottled water
- Taxes
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Not included
- Breakfast
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Gratuities
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What to bring
- Hat / Cap / Sunglasses
- Comfortable shoes with good grip
- Light & comfortable clothes
- Sandals, swimsuit and towel for waterfall & swimming
- Cash (USD) for temporary tattoo or souvenirs
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Diffuclty
- Level: Easy to Moderate
- Details: Guests must be able to board and disembark from a small boat. Includes a short trail walk of approximately 30 minutes, potentially over uneven ground, and walking along the Sloth Sanctuary’s rainforest trails.
- Minimum age: 3 years.
Reservation
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Notes
- This is a group tours that offers an exclusive small group (max. 12 guests) experience with personalized attention, while allowing for some interaction with other like-minded travelers.
- This tour requires a minimum number of participants.
- A 20% refundable deposit is required to process the reservation and guarantee your spot. If the minimum number of participants is not reached your deposit will be fully refunded.
- As soon as we reach the minimum number of participants you will receive an email requesting payment of the remaining balance.
- Last minute reservations (under 24h) require full payment.
- If the tour is cancelled by us, you will be advised minimum 48 hours before the tour date and all refunds will be processed immediately.
- Minimum age for this tour: 6yo
- Cancellation terms and conditions
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Phenomenal experience. Tour was well-planned and executed. Guide was extremely knowledgeable about indigenous culture and traditions, and of course, the experience of the Embera people sharing even one day was transformative. I highly recommend this tour.
Thomas R.
Date of experience: June 2024 | From: Tripadvisor
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An excellent trip! Felt like an Indiana Jones adventure. The canoe ride, forest walk, waterfall, and Indian village were exhilarating. Panama Your Way planned everything perfectly—punctual, courteous, and friendly. Highly recommend!
Naveen N.
Date of experience: June 2024 | From: Tripadvisor
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An unforgettable experience! The Embera Village tour was a cultural delight. Warm welcomes, vibrant traditions, and stunning scenery. Highly recommend!
Michel R.
Date of experience: February 2024 | From: Tripadvisor
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Amazing and kind tour guide, going out of his way to make us feel comfortable and shared all about the history on the way. The Embera people were so kind and welcoming and it is truly a once in a lifetime experience to see their way of life. Not to mention the forest is absolutely stunning it feels like you are on a whole diffent world.
John D.
Date of experience: April 2024 | From: Tripadvisor
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