Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador)

The Amador Causeway, located near the Biomuseo, is surrounded by a unique tropical dry–to–moist forest ecosystem that has naturally regenerated over time. This green area is considered part of Panama City’s urban tropical forest, where native vegetation thrives despite being close to the city. The forested slopes and islands around the causeway are home to wildlife such as sloths, iguanas, monkeys, and tropical birds, making it a rare example of biodiversity within an urban setting. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the Panama Canal, and the Biomuseo highlights how Panama uniquely blends modern infrastructure with protected natural landscapes, offering visitors a chance to experience tropical nature just minutes from downtown.

Panama City

The area surrounding Albrook, near the former Albrook Air Force Base, is dominated by a well-preserved tropical moist forest that today forms part of the Metropolitan Natural Park (Parque Natural Metropolitano). This forest is one of the most important urban green spaces in Panama City and represents a remnant of the original tropical forest that once covered the canal zone. Despite being located next to busy areas such as Albrook Mall and major highways, the park protects rich biodiversity, including sloths, monkeys, toucans, parrots, and hundreds of plant species. The forest plays a key ecological role by regulating temperature, improving air quality, and serving as a biological corridor connected to the Panama Canal watershed, making it a prime example of a thriving tropical forest within a metropolitan environment.