Embera Chamí Family Visit in Valparaíso – Half Day from Támesis, Antioquia
A morning with an Embera Chamí family
This half-day programme can be added to your stay in Támesis as an extra activity, or replace one of the existing activities. It gives you a real insight into the life and traditions of an Embera Chamí family in the Marcelino Tascón reserve, in the municipality of Valparaíso, a 45-minute drive from Támesis.
Valparaíso and the Marcelino Tascón reserve
Valparaíso (1,375 m above sea level) is a small village nestled in the western mountain range of the department of Antioquia, about 27 km from Támesis. On the hills above the village lies the reserve of the Embera Chamí community of Marcelino Tascón. The families live from farming and from growing heliconias, and they place great value on preserving their culture and traditions.
The programme
Duration: about 4 hours, usually in the morning
- Welcome by a family with a traditional ritual
- Learning about life in the community, their rituals, traditions and history
- Tasting a typical Embera Chamí snack
- Traditional dances and face painting, and what they mean
- Handicrafts: how they are made and what they mean
- A glimpse into the particularities of their language
What’s included
- Private transport from Támesis to Valparaíso and back (about 45 minutes each way)
- Bilingual guide who translates during the visit
- A typical indigenous snack
- A contribution that goes directly to the family
Price: on request – the visit is usually combined with a stay in Támesis. Contact us for a quote.
Good to know
- Please ask before taking photos, and follow the family’s and the guide’s instructions.
- Read more about respectful travel in our guide to Colombian culture, food and etiquette.
