Panama City Metropolitan Park: Encounter Wildlife in 260 Acres of Tropical Reserve
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11 Ratings
Panama City
Explore the Panama City Metropolitan Park, a 260-acre tropical reserve teeming with wildlife. Take a walk through its paths and enjoy stunning views of the city. Then, climb Ancon Hill, home to diverse species and a massive Panamanian flag.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Metropolitan National Park - Metropolitan Park
  • Ancon Hill - Ancon Hill
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Snacks
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

The Metropolitan Park, with its 260 acres of tropical forest, is the only natural reserve in Panama City and surroundings, at just 15min of the trade activity center. We will walk on of its paths until reaching the lookout point with great views to the City. In the paths of the Park it is likely to observe lots of wildlife activity. Once the walk in finished, we will climb the Ancon Hill, the highest natural point in the City and home of several bird, reptile and mammal species, as well as the giant Panamanian flag, of 15m long and 10m wide.

  • Hotel info required
Location
Metropolitan National Park
Avenue Juan Pablo II final
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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Rehanna_l
Apr 2, 2024
A must-see perspective of Panama City - Exploring nature within the city gives you a different perspective of Panama City, as well as beautiful views of the skyline. It was lovely to connect with nature and get away from the shopping for a bit. My guide, Marcial, was fantastic! He made sure I was comfortable, very knowledgeable, and allowed for an authentic experience.
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Catherine_b
Feb 12, 2024
A great morning - The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. One can easily do this hike alone but well worth paying for the convenience of transportation and guide who has binoculars to spot birds and explains plants, animals and birds. We went early and saw a sloth, aguuti and various birds. Great views from Anton Hill. Great morning. Be prepared for heat and sun in February!
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Dsims755
Sep 4, 2023
Great place. - Great place, love this hike, always visit when I'm in panama city. Easy to get here with rife share.
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Mrlace007
May 23, 2023
Good hike - Taking into consideration the price you pay and the length of walk you do, this is well worth doing than the Panama canal. I was fortunate to see a snake on the footpath and obviously as I was moving forward the snake darted off into to the bushes. As for those that are hoping to see wildlife now and then, remember this is not a zoo. It is a wildlife refuge off the beaten path to tourists. The trek is a simple trek or you can take a little advanced trek, this is all dependent on yourself. I believe all proceeds given are towards the refuge which will help on overall maintenance and future projects. On this occasion, I have given 5 stars because it is a honest place to trek with the potential to see wildlife along the way.
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Jhowie
Apr 1, 2018
quite a walk - long walk but worth it. very pretty . lots of wild life . but you got to look for them . don't forget to take water with you .
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Gbb54
Feb 3, 2023
Not exactly teeming with wildlife - Three different loops to walk which can all be done in less than 2 hours including 15 min of stops. We went at about 11am and except for a few coati didn’t see or hear any other wildlife. Not a single bird. The park lies next to busy road and we could always hear the traffic. A dilapidated butterfly enclosure seemed abandoned with no butterflies. Paths were well maintained but everything else in need of renovation. The walks are great as a $4 workout but that’s about it.
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Klaus
Jan 12, 2020
Large undisturbed park within city limits - a special place, a wilderness in a capitol, used as training grous for American soldiers before vietnam. Several tracks are within the park, but a disadvantage thay you have to pay entrance fee. A good forest with wildlife, e.g many bird species.
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