Panama City, Panama-hiking-areas
Panama City Hiking Areas
While many people think of Panama City as a bustling metropolis with skyscrapers and traffic jams, there are also several great hiking areas within or just outside the city limits. Here are some of the best ones:
Miraflores Locks and Miramar Park
- Location: Miraflores neighborhood, near the Amador Causeway
- Distance from City Center: 10-15 minutes by car or taxi
- Trail Length: 1-2 miles
- Features: Scenic views of the Panama Canal, picnic areas, and a butterfly garden
Parque Natural Metropolitano
- Location: Metropolitan National Park, near the Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
- Distance from City Center: 30-40 minutes by car or taxi
- Trail Length: Varies (multiple trails)
- Features: Hike through tropical rainforest and enjoy scenic views of the city
Barro Colorado Island
- Location: Lake Gatun, near Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
- Distance from City Center: 45-60 minutes by car or taxi
- Trail Length: Varies (multiple trails)
- Features: Explore the largest protected tropical rainforest in the world
El Valle de Antón
- Location: About an hour and a half east of Panama City
- Distance from City Center: 1.5-2 hours by car or taxi
- Trail Length: Varies (multiple trails)
- Features: Hike through scenic countryside, visit waterfalls, and explore the town
Gatun Lake
- Location: Near Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
- Distance from City Center: 45-60 minutes by car or taxi
- Trail Length: Varies (multiple trails)
- Features: Hike around the lake and enjoy scenic views of the surrounding rainforest