Excursions in a Kayak
Kayaking on the Panama Canal to Monkey Island is also a favorite. A licensed guide accompanies the trip and guests can see a variety of howler monkeys, sloths, and local fauna. Also, the kayaking itself is amazing as guests work their way through the inlets of the canal which are draped in dense forestland on either side. The trees are alive with a cornucopia of sounds and colors as birds, including toucans and macaws, make their way through the foliage. It’s also possible to see the blue morpho butterfly and the spectacled caiman.
A visit to Embera Indian village is also a highlight. A full-day excursion, this tour includes a canoe ride along the Chagres River in a traditional Indian canoe. The first stop is a short hike to a waterfall, where guests can swim and relax by the sparkling clear stream. Then hike back to the canoe and on to the Indian Village, where you can interact with the Embera Indians, one of the few Indian tribes in Panama that still preserve most of their native lifestyle and traditions. There, you’ll eat a local meal consisting of plantains, local fish and a smorgasbord of freshly-grown fruit including pineapples, papaya, watermelon and bananas. The chief then speaks to the guests explaining their way of life and answering any questions tourists have on the tribe. A local dance and interaction with individual members of the tribe (the women showcase how they make pottery and other wares) then ensued. It is a great way to understand the social side of Panama’s past.
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