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by Matthew Pond
Oct 03, 2025
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View of Panama City's modern skyline in the distance, framed by lush tropical rainforest in Metropolitan Natural Park under a cloudy sky.

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The swath of green hills making up the high trails of the Parque Metropolitano (Metropolitan Park) completes the panorama my family and I enjoy viewing from our apartment in Panama City.

This verdant chunk of scenery—about a mile in the distance—towers over the single-family homes that border the main road to the park’s entrance, providing a refreshing contrast to the high rises that dominate the rest of our view.

The buildings are just as much a part of what makes Panama, well, Panama, but, as I always say, beyond the concrete jungle is the actual jungle…

Those green hills are a constant reminder of the natural wonders that are within easy reach living in Panama, a country of 4 million people, with 3 million or so living in and around Panama City. Loads of undeveloped stretches of raw nature still exist to meet the eye. Take a cross-country drive along the Pan-American Highway and you’ll see what I mean.

Getting to the park from most parts of the city is simple: Just take the Corredor Norte express toll road to the district of Ancón. You can leave your car in the secure parking lot right in front of the information center free of charge.

There is a modest visitor’s fee that varies depending on if you’re a resident or a tourist. In my family’s case, we pay only $6 for two adults and two children ($2 per adult and $1 per child), the rate for residents. Visitors from abroad might pay $5 per adult and $3 per child. Either way, as the steady visits by locals and tourists show, it’s worth it just the same.

After purchasing your ticket, take a few moments to look around the information center and displays. You can get a real sense of the flora and fauna that flourish in the park and appreciate Parque Metropolitano’s overall place in the landscape and modern history of Panama City. Guides are available to take you on a tour of the facility and trails, and they speak both Spanish and English.

I recommend stocking up on some snacks and drinks sold on-site if you didn’t bring any. You’re still in the city, but you might as well consider yourself getting ready to embark on a trip through the rain forest at this point. At any given moment, your sunny hike can change into a rainy trek.

As you may know, Panama’s weather is intense, so if you are unaccustomed to getting around on foot in the tropics, plan to break a sweat, get thirsty, and work up an appetite. It’s all part of the adventure, and the fun. But don’t think you have to be Indiana Jones or a seasoned hiker to find enjoyment here.

Remember, the park is a breath of fresh air. Less than a stone’s throw from the information center is a playground and shaded picnic area. Rain or shine, that’s the place to refresh and recharge… and you don’t even have to hike anywhere to enjoy it.

The trails are at the core of this location, however, and most can be walked in an hour.

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Little has changed or been disturbed on the grounds. Even the nursery that houses and sells various saplings, plants, and bonsai along the easy, low-ground trail known as El Roble seems frozen in time.

Over the past decade or so that we have been making trips to the Parque Metropolitano, I have seen sloths, monkeys, turtles, frogs, toucans, giant ants, Jesus lizards, crabs—you name it—all just on sendero El Roble. You can complete the loop of this trail and be back to the picnic grounds for a bite to eat in 30 minutes.

Scientists have recorded just over 570 different species of plants and animals within the park’s boundaries, but, besides the amazing variety of creatures and interesting trees you’ll see, the steeper trails provide a great way to get some exercise. They also offer an added incentive: great views of urban scenery. In fact, the Camino del Mono Tití and La Cienaguita trails intersect to form one huge loop with two lookout points near the loftiest parts of the park.

Whatever trail you set off on, be sure to look at the informational displays set up along the way. They provide a wealth of information about the work that has gone into the park, the plants and animals common to that specific location, and even some early photos. Some of the photos are from decades earlier, allowing you to compare the view from, say 20 or more years ago with that of today.

I get a kick out of standing on these mountains and seeing my apartment in the same manner as when I am standing in my apartment and seeing these mountains; it puts the journey in perspective.

The ambience puts me in a contemplative mood every time, especially when arriving to the mirador (lookout), where you can enjoy an almost 360-degree panorama of Panama City and its surrounding waters.

It’s almost 360 degrees because part of the beautiful view is obscured by the growth of trees and plants that have sprung up over the years. But, considering the purpose of the Parque Metropolitano, loss of the view to overgrowth is a success in the grand scheme of things…

Sincerely,

Matthew Pond
Contributor, Panama Letter

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Matthew E. Pond hails from sunny California but Shenzhen, China, is where he hangs his hat these days. Over the years, Matthew has lived among farmers in Asia, worker-bee folks in North America, and jet setters in Latin America. A former Live and Invest Overseas editor, he considers himself a child of the world and feels it is never too late to learn something new. In his spare time, he takes pleasure in spending time with his wife and two boys, doing volunteer work, and illustration.

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