Description of the attraction
Metropolitano Natural Park is located in the suburbs of Panama City. This is a real rainforest with its diversity of flora and fauna. There are hiking trails to the most picturesque corners of the park. A few centuries ago there was no forest here at all. Separate groves of trees were interspersed with plantations adjacent to detached estates. Through the territory of the present Ecopark Metropolitano, there was a road along which gold was delivered from Panama to Venta de Cruces. In 1903, the local lands were transferred to the Americans who were building the Panama Canal. The creation of a park near the Panamanian capital was first discussed in 1974. 1985 is considered the opening date of the park.
The 232-hectare park stretches along the Panama Canal. The forest is home to many species of birds, reptiles and mammals. Many local inhabitants (monkeys, coati, squirrels, iguanas, etc.) can be seen during a simple walk in the park. In order not to scare them away, you should be quiet.
The entrance to the park is considered free, but a small donation is taken from tourists to develop local infrastructure. There is a library, a souvenir shop and a museum here. At the entrance, everyone is given a map of the Metropolitano Park. All local attractions are marked on it, among which the sector planted with orchids, and the garden where low trees grow. There are also several observation decks located at different levels in the park. Accordingly, a new panorama opens from each of them.
