When I was child we studied Panama's indigenous tribes in school; at the time the Embera were known as the Chocoes. They're not generally known to be widely seen in urban areas as you might see the Gunas, because traditionally they have lived deep in the forests of Darién.
One reviewer pondered on this trip maybe not being authentic, but what does he know. It is true that they have become acquainted with certain "civilized" customs but mostly to cater to their "civilized" guests, but they do retain most of their ancestral culture. For example, women now cover their breasts with ornaments to receive outsiders, but within their community they have always gone about with bare chests, in the most natural way.
I suppose the Emberas also think that the "civilized" clothes we wear look pretty much alike and I doubt they think we're not authentic. If you take some time to study other tribes you'll see that the Guna and the Gnabe Bugle also keep to their own particular and distinctive traditional garb.
It's a beautiful trip in beautiful landscape with beautiful people, enjoy the experience for what it is, a window into the lives and ways of a culture that is rich, different and fascinating.

If you're interested in discovering authentic Panama, Embera tours & Garceth are the way to go. As a native of the Embera tribe, Garceth has an unrivaled knowledge and understanding of the Panamanian culture & wildlife. His vast experience as a park ranger also contributes to his skills, such as tracking & bird call imitations. Finding miniature, wild pineapple and sleeping mimosa, could only be found by someone like Garceth. He is not interested in promoting a cookie cutter tour. Garceth prefers to create a tailor-made tour that may not be the cheapest or most convenient, but it is well worth the money in order to uncover an authentic Panamanian experience. Yet another bonus, Garceth is a truly amiable guy. Enjoy!

The visit to the embera was our most memorable part of our trip. It felt a little uncomfortable that these folks lives and culture have been so disrupted that they must become a part of an industry satisfying our voyeuristic pleasures in order to survive. That being said, my daughter walked away with an appreciation for the privileged lives they have and an increased curiosity and understanding of the lives and experiences of others.