was here at 6:45am, saw almost no animals in the 2.5 hours I stayed in the park. maybe just bad luck, I was expecting to see monkeys and others.

A great "within city" escape from the city. Follow a relatively short, uphill hike on even terrain to the top of the hill for beautiful views. My group was not being particularly stealthy but still saw monkeys and sloths. Cerre Ancon a bit further west...More

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