Private tour in Colon Clemente A

Embera Indian Village

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Clemente A.

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I start working as a guide 30 years ago, when I just got out of high school, dealing with sailors and yachters from all around the world. My job consisted of taking them around to the local officials to do their paper work in order to transit the Panama Canal. I also helped them find parts and supplies, linehandling there boats true the Canal. Years later, I stepped into another type of guiding, I started to drive a taxi and I usually offered my services at the local Hotels, taking the customers to places like Portobelo, San Lorenzo, Panama city and other places. I saw the necessity to Learn about these places, so I started buying and studying literature of the most visited sites in Panama, I made excursion almost all around the country. By the year 2000 with the arrival of cruise ships to the port of Colon 2000 and Cristobal, I started to offer my guiding services to the cruise ship passengers. I combined my passion for touring with my permanent job at the Panama Canal, I am a Panama Canal (the best goverment employer in the country) employee for almost 20 years. I born in Panama 49 years ago, I have lived all of my life in this bless country , married. I have six (6) kids (yes six!!!) four boys, two girls, love them all. I live in the country in a small town between Panama city and Colon. I believe that time is one of the biggest value a person have, for me guiding is not about the money, I love people and I love to take them around my country, at that moment I become an ambassador of Panama. My Joy is to know people enjoy my tour and all I did to make sure they get all that I promise to deliver and more, having a good time. Universidad Tecnologica de Panama Licenciado en Operaciones Maritimas y Portuarias. Universidad de Panamá Licenciado en Derecho y Ciencias Políticas. Professional drivers licence. ATTT(Autoridad de Transito Y Transporte Terrestre). Defense driving course Panama canal Authority. Basic Security Officer Training Series, by The Professional Security Network. Customer Service: Everything start with me Panama canal Authority. Launch Operator licence, issue by the Panama Canal Authority. CPR course completed. Given by the Panama Canal Authority. none

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Overview of your Colon tour

The Río Chagres, wich flows through the park and supplies most of the water for the Panama Canal his home to several Emberá communities. The enchanting journey takes us deep into the dense jungles of Chagres where the Embera Indians have lived for many years. Our adventure begin with a ride up the river in canoes, the Embera's traditional hand carved boats. On arrival to the village, you will be taken back in time as you observe the ancient Embera's dances and music that have hardly changed since Christopher Columbus arrived in the 1500's. The natives will invite you to explore the surrounding areas which are teaming birds and wildlife. The trek will take you through virgin jungle and sparkling waterfalls. During our visit, the Emberas will give you a glimpse into their mystical rituals and their amazing knowledge of medicinal plants and natural pigments. The Emberá women produce some of the finest baskets in the world, which are woven from palm fibers, and require several months of intensive labor.

Your Colon tour itinerary

After pick up at the ship or hotel, we then drive to the Caimitillo pier, where the native Embera will meet us and drive us aboard a canoe up the river to there Village. Before arrival to the Village, we will take a walk in the rainforest (aprox. 300mts. ) to the waterfall for a swim, don't forget your swimsuit (optional). After visiting the waterfall we then continue up the river to the Village, when we arrive to the Village we will received the hospitality of the Embera people and know some of there Culture (History, Rituals, Dance, etc. ) You will have the opportunity to purchase handicrafts directly from the people who makes them. After this experience we return to our initial departure spot (ship or hotel).

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

Air conditioned vehicle, dugout canoe ride up the river power by an outboard engine.

What's included
Other: Transportation from pick up site, to the village and return. Lunch, this consist of a portion of fish (Tilapia) and plantain. (provided by the natives), fruit (two kind) and two bottles of water.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Handicrafts or any other item like insect repelet etc.
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Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide:

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Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Layover
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
38782
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
4.8

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This private tour in Colón is perfect for travellers who are interested in cultural experiences and want to connect with the local Embera community. It's also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and involves light activity, making it accessible for children and seniors alike.

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Hours icon 6 hours 30 minutes
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