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Darien National Park Tours and Expeditions in Panama

Nestled in tropical rainforest, up river by dugout canoe, you’ll experience a total immersion in nature. Your expeditions go deep into the traditional lands of the Embera indigenous people of Panama. Embark on a Darien expedition, experience an Embera homestay, and immerse yourself in lush primary rainforest. Through shared meals and adventures, you’ll enjoy an authentic experience of rainforest life and Embera culture.

Rainforest Expeditions and Embera Homestays

We offer the best in guided nature tours, from thrilling rainforest expeditions to tranquil cultural experiences.

Eco Adventures

Embera Tours Panama is 100% owned and operated by Panama’s most popular Embera guide, Garceth Cunampio. Garceth grew up in the Darien so he’s introducing you to his own culture and homeland. Garceth is a “jungle guy.” For some, the rainforest is a challenging place, but for Garceth, it’s home.

Freshly Prepared Embera Foods

Using tropical fruits, Bijao leaves, fresh fish and plantains, our team creates visually stunning dishes for your enjoyment. Every day, our cooks harvest what is in season, incorporating these ingredients into all of our meals.

Homestays in Embera Villages

Experience an overnight in one of our handcrafted, traditional palm huts. Enjoy dinner with a local family, be lulled to sleep by the sounds of nature and wake up to bird song.

Panama City Pickup

We’ll pick you up from your Panama City hotel for day trips and overnight adventures. We take care of your transportation, food, water and logistics. Staying out of town? Get in touch with us and we’ll help you plan.

UNRIVALED BIRDING

Immerse yourself in the bird-rich rainforests of Panama.

“Meeting new people and different lifestyle was best education for our son!”  Mara H Clearwater, Florida

“Eye-opening for my 9 and 6 year-old daughters”  Jake T Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

“Highlight of our trip to meet these warm and wonderful people.”  travelpal600 Tucker, Georgia

“High Point Of The Panama Cruise”  Ken D Sosua, Dominican Republic

“Garceth – an authentic Embera guide – great time!”  szyman806 Providence, RI

“Outstanding Adventure in Panama”  Mooneyson1 Phoenix, Arizona “Like travelling back in time!”  

Barbara O Richmond “unforgettable learning experience for all ages”  jolajarek Philadelphia

“HIGHLIGHT of Panama trip”  Cathy K Silver Spring, Maryland

“A MUST WHEN IN PANAMA”  Derobo Monaco-Ville, Monaco

“highlight of panama trip”  cohoqueen1 Vancouver Island, Canada “Garceth is the best!”  AndyC C NYC

Jungles of the Darien

Explore one of Central America’s most untamed regions, the Darien. With its exuberant rainforests, endless meandering rivers, and its local people, this is an expedition of a lifetime. One of the best ways to experience the Darien is by joining our custom trips.

At your hotel in Panama City or the International airport of Tocumen at the time of your arrival.

Comfortable athletic shoes and light leisure clothing, jacket, mosquito repellent and sunscreen. A hat and sunglasses  are recommended. Hiking boots highly recommended

Welcome to the Darien

Pirre station, darien national park, return to panama city.

Note:   Weather or other circumstances may delay us or cause us to detour something on the itinerary. Expect primitive conditions throughout the tour and programs and itineraries may vary according to weather conditions. Please enquire about the multiple possibilities.   All our Darien expeditions can be tailor-made for your needs and interests.

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Explore the wonders of the Darien Jungle

Welcome to Travel Darien Panama.

We are an Indigenous owned tour operator that organizes trips to the Darién through our home, the village of La Chunga. 

La Chunga is part of the “Comarca Emberá – Wounaan (Area 1)

We offer three different experiences, and they all start from our village. 

Depending on your wishes you can experience a real Indigenous Homestay at our Eco Lodge in the village. Maybe you wish for something more extreme? We offer Jungle Camping in the middle of the Forest for the more daring and a professional Birdwatching tour to discover the many species of our forest, such as the Harpy Eagle.

Eco tourism to discover the wonders of the Darien. Travel Darien Panama´s values line perfectly with natures desire.

Adventurous

Adventurous trips to broaden your vision of the world. Discover untouched regions and wake your lust for adventure with our guided tours.

Immerge in a Indigenous Homestay and discovver the way of life of an authentic tribe. The Emberá of La Chunga are ready to welcome you.

WHERE TO GO

Our Expeditions & Experiences

Indigenous homestay.

Jungle Expedition

Birdwatching tours, indigenous living.

Live in a real Indigenous Emberá village and experience our unique way of life. Our visitors say it is an incredibly enriching and eye opening, once - in - a - lifetime experience. We are ready to welcome you with open arms in the Indigenous village of La Chunga.

Animal Richness

Discover the diversity of the Darien forest. An incredibly diverse and alive forest with more species of birds and animals than you can imagine. Discover the Harpy Eagle, The Jaguar, or one of the many types of snakes to be found in the depth of the jungle.

The Documentary

Our Emberá tribe is one of the most well preserved indigenous communities of Panama and have an extraordinary culture. When you visit us, we will welcome you in our village and introduce you to our traditions in a unique experience way.

Solarte Barqueno

Indigenous / Owner of Travel Darien Panama

Testimonials

Definitely visit the emberá la chunga village in the darién.

“We visited La Chunga for a weekend (2 nights and 2 days). Solarte, of Traveldarienpanama.com helped organize the visit. We stayed in lovely huts (With no wall, but good mosquito nets) With Rutilio and Bremilda (Solarte´s brothers family). The village is very safe, calm and full of lovely people and children.”

Visit La Chunga

“We just returned from our second vist to La Chunga. Not much has changed in almost 3 years – the journey to get there is difficult, beautiful scenery, and wonderful people. They will welcome you and show you traditional music, dance, and crafts. They have built 2 home stay accommodations in traditional style. If you are looking for immersion this is the place. Solarte has a new website: www.traveldarienpanama.com. Go visit this unique place and help support the village.”

Off the beaten path in La Chunga Village

“What a unique experience to share the daily life with this very nice family. We enjoyed taking our bath in the river by the village and trekking in the jungle to discover the fauna and flora. We had a great guide who explained us about the medicinal usage of plants and also about the animals surrounding us. We liked the simplicity of the lifestyle and the interesting conversations on cultural differences. We hope to return to spend more time to discover the Darien.”

Our Accommodation

We offer two different accommodations for you .

For the Homestay experience and the Birdwatching tour, you will be living in our comfortable Eco Lodge Cabins in our village of La Chunga

During your trip with us you can stay in our comfortable Eco lodge cabins which are located right next to our house. This is part of the Homestay Experience and you will be living side to side with us and our family. 

The lodges are simple, with no walls but we have but a solid mosquito net, so you don´t have to worry about bugs in the night! Come experience our homestay experience and live like we do.

Jungle experience

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