Panama is home to a large Amerindian community that, with ancestral customs, traditional craftsmanship and a communicative joie de vivre, attracts the interest of travellers who are sensitive to cultures of origin. There are 7 very different groups of Amerindians in Panama, all of whom are accessible to visitors who respect their environment. It is a unique experience that is often accompanied by a guide to ensure the smooth running of the stay.
Day 1: Understanding the different communities in Panama
Day 2: Meeting with the Emberás
Day 3: In unknown land
Day 4: In the heart of the Amerindian territories
Day 5: Laziness among the Indians
Day 6: Visit to the Ngäbe Buglé communities
Day 7: La Amistad International Park
Day 8: In the Naso Teribe community
Day 9: End of trip or extension
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In the capital, visit of Mi Pueblito. This reconstruction of the different traditional habitats of Panama will give you a taste of the way of life of some of the communities you will have the opportunity to meet.
Near Panamá, on the banks of the Chagres or the Gatún river, meets the Emberá people. Some have developed ecotourism programmes, with crafts, local dances and nature excursions
They will welcome you in the heart of their village for one or more days.
Departure for the county of Guna Yala, the first Amerindian autonomous territory in the Americas
Stay on one of the many islands of the archipelago in the company of the Gunas.
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Return to Panama, direction Bocas del Toro. Isla Colón is the ideal starting point to visit the Buglé Ngäbe communities of San Cristobal, Salt Creek or Tobobé.
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On the continent, near the international park La Amistad, the Naso Teribe community welcomes you to share its culture.
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7 Amerindian groups are present in Panama. The Naso Teribe are the smallest group, comprising about 3,000 people living on the banks of the Teribe River in the province of Bocas del Toro.
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From the capital, it is possible to reach the Darién where several Embera and Wounaan communities live. Allow at least 5 more days.
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