THREE DAYS WITH THE EMBERA INDIANS
Presentation:
This trip will allow you to discover the customs and cultures of the Embera Indians, by allowing you to live with them and share their chores on a daily basis.
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Description of the tour:
The first day is dedicated to the contact with the Indians and the preparing your stay in the village. That evening, the village will meet with you and around you, they will tell you their stories - about how they came about, and where they came from. They will also tell you about past tourist that have come and stayed with them.
You will sleep like them, in a small hut with no walls, where the breeze will calm the evening.
The next day, you will depart on a walking trek through the forest with an Embera guide. You will be able to admire the jungle and their knowledge of the jungle. Eventually you will be able to see some wild animals along the way, but its all a question of luck.
You will be crossing a great number of creeks in route, which will enable you to enjoy a quick dip.
By the afternoon on the third day, you will begin your return trip back to Panama City.
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Degree of Difficulty:
Good physical condition required
Coup de Coeur:
The magical evenings along side the Embera Indians.
Equipment Needed:
- Good walking shoes
- Hat
- Sun-screen
- Personal pharmaceuticals you might need
- Flash light
- Poncho
- Sweatshirt for the evenings
- Light cotton walking cloth
- Bathing suit and towel
- Mosquito repellent
- Waterproof bag for camcorder and camera
- Snorkeling gear are available in Nalunega, although it's not in the best of conditions.
Note:
Should you want to add additional days to the initial program, this is available.
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