23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Embera Village

A remote Emberá village sits tucked against the lush Panamanian rainforest, its thatched-roof huts rising like natural extensions of the landscape. Reached only by dugout canoe, the community is surrounded by calm river waters, dense greenery, and an atmosphere that feels both timeless and alive. Wooden boats rest at the shoreline, hinting at the steady rhythm of daily life that flows between river and forest.

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Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Panama
Copyright: © Chantelle Kincy