Metropolitan Natural Park
Leave the skyline behind for 265 hectares of protected tropical forest, wildlife, and lookout trails—just 15 minutes from downtown Panama City.
Tour Planning
Rainforest inside the cityA Forest Beside The Skyscrapers
265 hectares of protected Pacific tropical forest minutes from the banking district — a green lung and wildlife corridor for the city.
Easy Loops Or Lookout Climbs
Sendero La Cienaguita stays flatter and bird-friendly, while other trails climb toward Cerro Cedro for skyline, canal, and Bridge of the Americas views.
The Forest Is Active Early
Sloths, capuchins, tamarins, agoutis, iguanas, and more than 250 bird species — mornings give the best chance of sightings.
Ragnhild & Neil Crawford · CC BY-SA 2.0
Meet Your Guide At 7 AM
Begin at 7:00 AM, when the forest is coolest and wildlife is most active, and set out from the trailhead just 15 minutes from downtown with your private guide.
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Choose Your Rainforest Trail
Follow flatter, bird-friendly loops like Sendero La Cienaguita or take a steeper path, with the pace set to your group across 265 hectares of protected forest.
Caleb Putnam · CC BY-SA 2.0
Spot Sloths, Monkeys, And Birds
Watch for sloths, capuchins, tamarins, agoutis, iguanas, and more than 250 bird species, with your guide helping you find them along the trail.
Ragnhild & Neil Crawford · CC BY-SA 2.0
Climb To The Cerro Cedro Lookout
Finish by climbing toward the lookout for a panorama of the skyline, the bay, Ancon Hill, and the Bridge of the Americas — then pair the morning with an afternoon city or canal tour.
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What To Know Before You Go
What To Bring
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Camera or phone with space for photos and video.
- Water bottle, especially for families with children.
- Comfortable shoes for the amount of walking listed for this tour.
- Binoculars for birdwatching and canopy wildlife.
- Insect repellent for the forest trails.
Requirements
- Moderate fitness. Closed-toe shoes required. Bring water.
- Planned time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM.
- Travel time: 15 mins.