Panama

Panama’s Indigenous Heritage

12 days

Trip Snapshot

Learn the lifestyle, traditions and costumes of the indigenous communities in Panama embarking on amazing cultural encounters with the Embera and the Ngäbe ethnic groups. Marvel at their colorful clothes, body paintings, dances and traditional food and also relax and dive into the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea in San Blas Islands and Bocas del Toro Islands.

Trip Type:

Departure City:Panama City
End City:Tocumen International Airport
Operated in:English / Spanish
Physical Difficulty:Light

Travel Styles: Rural home stays · Indigenous culture · Visit markets · Meet local people.

Things you will do

Follow the technical operations of the Panama Canal locks from a platform at the Miraflores locks
Embark on a cultural encounter with the indigenous community Embera and learn about their lifestyle
Visit the Ngäbe community, the largest ethnic group in Panama
Enjoy some relaxing days at San Blas Islands
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Itinerary

Day 1: Airport Transfer

Day 2: Discovering Panama and its canal

Day 3: Encounter with the embera community & nature walk

Day 4: Back to the capital

Day 5: Discovering San Blas Islands

Day 6: Free Day in San Blas Islands

Day 7: Back to Panama City

Day 8: Flight to Bocas del Toro

Day 9: Cultural meeting with the Ngäbe community of Bocas del Toro

Day 10: Free Day in Bocas del Toro

Day 11: Flight back to Panama City

Day 12: Airport Transfer

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"Panama specialist for over 14 years with a great passion for sharing all the special places of Panama: a land of contrasts! Panama is an unforgettable destination, home to many indigenous tribes, and of exceptional natural beauty!" — Antoine

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