This trail has an oval shape and it begins and ends in Juan Pablo II Ave., in front of the Visitor's Center. The distance is 0.7Km, equivalent to 0.4 miles, the surface of this trail is very flat and you can hike it without any major physical effort.
This is a short and easy trail, ideal for visitors’ time limitations.
This trail was named after the "Blue-Crowed Momot", a colorful and special bird that frequents this trail. The approximate time to hike the trail is 45 minutes and you can observe a great number of birds and other animals.
Caobos Trail is 1.1 km. long and at its highest point, it is a natural window that allows to observe part of the Panama City and its beautiful bay area.
The trail got its name by the existence, in the highest part of its route of the Sweitenia macrophylla, better known as “Caobo”. This footpath constitutes one of greater effort and physical level since it has pronounced slopes and steps, it is well worth to cross by its exuberant flora and fauna.
On Caobos Trail was recently developed a project called “Channel to Channel” which consists of a path for migratory birds from Panama to Ohio; formed by the Metropolitan Natural Park and the Cleveland Metroparks for the conservation of migratory birds. This project was financed by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation with funds of the USAID, Cleveland Metroparks and Metropolitan Natural Park of Panama.
Is a trail that communicates the visitor's center to the starting point of the Cieneguita Trail. The name of the trai is in honor of the big Roble tree located behind the bonsai garden at the park. Its approximate time is about 25 minutes.
Ii is a 1.1km long and the trail stats behind the building 1002 known as the "Castle" which, was used by the U.S. as a shop to repair airplanes during World War II. Additionally to this, two heliport landings were found and most likely these also used by the U.S. military.
Mono Titi Road is the widest trail in Metropolitan Natural Park, in the past this road was used by cars. However, is part of our protected areas and no cars are allowed, only our Park Ranger’s car for vigilance, investigation and maintenance purposes. Running and bicycling is allowed on this road.
Its name was due to the small Geoffroyis's tamarin (Saguinus geoffroyi) one of the most common animals that inhabits the park. In the highest point is the Cedar's Hill, located at 150 meters above sea level, from this trail you can observe an incredible panoramic view of Panama City, the Panama canal, Camino de Cruces National Park and Soberania National Park.
While ascending, a good place to rest is "Los Trinos" look out point, this trail got its name because of the great variety of birds and insects that are found in this area.
This is our first trail which, was established in 1987, it starts in the security station at the beginning of the Mono Titi Road and it extends through the forest until it meets again with the Mono Titi Road, close to the top of Cedar's Hill.
Is a lineal trail that presents an extension of 1.1 km, and an approximate altitude of 102 meters above sea level. “Sendero La Cieneguita”, its name is due to the marsh in the entrance of the trail that is formed during the rainy season. Approximate duration to hike this trail is of two hours.
We recommend ¡Silence! When walking this trail, have your ears and eyes open and be aware of any movement on the canopy of the trees to enjoy the fauna that lives in the Metropolitan Natural Park.