The wealth of bird species is astonishing and the beauty of the tropical rainforest is breathtaking. The trails are easy and you feel that you're miles from an city.

This park is a real gem and just a few minutes drive away from the city centre of Panama City. I did all five trails without guide in a few hours (walking slowly and with frequent stops for bird and wildlife observations) and was able...More

After spending so much time in the city I needed some nature and fresh air. Cerro Ancon is lovely for views and a nice walk but can in no way compare to the Metropolitan Park. It's more like a jungle and the trails give you...More

I grabbed a $5 taxi from Casco Viejo and spent 4 hours exploring all of the different trails. This park is a hidden gem no one knows about. Amazing views, sounds, and fresh air! Very safe and helpful tour guides at the entrance. Lovely butterfly...More

Really neat to enjoy being in real nature setting right in a city - Incredible especially Panama City - big, not pretty to me - but then in a jungle setting. We walked all three trails, took about 2 hours. Went to top. Suggest morning...More

It certainly doesn't feel like you are in a city. It has all the ugly, dank attributes of any tropical rain forest, but better trail and, I was told, a great view. We were pressed for time, so we didn't go to the top, but...More

We visited this place just recently (mid-April) when on a stop-over before catching our flight back home. After reading some reviews, I wasn’t sure whether this would be so great, so it was initially just on my “maybe” list. And what a lovely surprise this...More