Tours and Tickets to Experience Metropolitan National Park (Parque Natural Metropolitano)

There are plenty of ways to experience Metropolitan National Park (Parque Natural Metropolitano). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Metropolitan Park and Ancon Hill

• Birding Metropolitan Natural Park

• Hiking Tour at Panama City

• Private Tour Panama City Metropolitan Park Trail

• The Panama City: Hike & Sights Private Tour

Tickets for the Metropolitan National Park cost US$5 entrance fee for adults and US$3 for children aged 3–17. Rates are discounted for residents of Panama: US$2 for adults and US$1 for kids and seniors. You can also book guided hikes to the park with prices starting around US$75 per person.

The 573-acre (231-hectare) Metropolitan National Park is within the Ancón district of Panama City, around a 10-15 minute drive from the city center. You reach the park by car, taxi, or rideshare, and it's also included on many guided hikes and nature walks. Bus routes also stop at the park entrance.

The Metropolitan National Park protects a lush tropical forest ecosystem that's home to impressive biodiversity. Among the park's mammal species are sloths, Geoffroy’s tamarin, armadillos, and anteaters, while bird-watchers can look for almost 300 species, including toucans. There are also reptiles, insects, and hundreds of types of plants.

Yes, the Metropolitan National Park is a great place to take kids. The paved Dorothy Willson Trail is a great option for families with strollers or for any travelers with limited mobility. There’s also an array of short, easy trails, including the Los Momotides trail, the El Roble trail, and the Los Caobos trail.

The best time to visit the Metropolitan National Park is during Panama's dry season, which typically runs from December through April. During these months, you can expect lower humidity, more comfortable temperatures, and fewer rain showers. These conditions make hiking and wildlife viewing more enjoyable and reduce the chance of afternoon storms interrupting your plans.