Learn Traditional Cuisine in Emberá Drua

Journey deep into Chagres National Park for a truly immersive cultural and culinary experience. In the riverside village of Emberá Drua, you’ll learn firsthand how the Emberá people prepare their traditional meals using locally sourced ingredients and ancestral techniques. This interactive cooking class offers not only delicious food but a meaningful connection to one of Panama’s most vibrant indigenous communities.

What to Expect

• Scenic dugout canoe ride along the Chagres River to the remote Emberá Drua village
• Warm welcome by community members and a short introduction to Emberá traditions and daily life
• Hands-on cooking class with Emberá women, where you’ll prepare typical dishes like fresh river fish, fried plantains, and seasonal fruits
• Learn about the Emberá’s natural ingredients, cooking methods, and food culture
• Enjoy your meal served in the traditional style on banana leaves, followed by optional interaction with artisans and village leaders
• Experience the sounds, tastes, and rhythms of the Emberá world, surrounded by rainforest and river views