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Ancon Hill

Ancon Hill

Ancon Hill is a protected nature reserve and the highest point in Panama City, reaching an elevation of 199 meters. Travelers visit this site to view the city skyline and the Panama Canal from an elevated vantage point. The area consists of forested trails that provide a natural environment within the urban landscape.

Getting There

The hill is located a short distance from the city center. Most visitors reach the base via taxi or ride-sharing services, which typically takes 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Duration of Visit

Allow approximately two to three hours for a visit. This provides enough time to hike up the trails, spend time at the summit, and walk back down.

When to Visit

Early morning is recommended to avoid the midday heat and high humidity. The site can become crowded during weekends and public holidays. Visitors should be mindful of the rainy season, which can make the forest trails slippery.

Nearby Attractions

Because of its location, the reserve can be combined with other nearby sites:

  • Goethals Monument (0.7km)
  • Panama Museum of Contemporary Art (0.8km)
  • Afro-Antillean Museum of Panama (1.3km)
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama City (1.7km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Good to visit alongside

Goethals Monument

Heritage & monuments

Goethals Monument

A monument in Panama City erected in honor of George Washington Goethals, the chief engineer who led construction of the Panama Canal. It's a good place to reflect on the canal's history.

0.7 km away
Panama Museum of Contemporary Art

Museums & galleries

Panama Museum of Contemporary Art

This is Panama's only museum of contemporary art, located in Panama City. It grew out of an arts institution founded in 1962 and was reestablished as today's museum in 1983.

0.8 km away
Afro-Antillean Museum of Panama

Museums & galleries

Afro-Antillean Museum of Panama

An ethnographic museum in Panama City, housed in a former mission chapel built between 1909 and 1910. Its exhibits present the history and culture of Afro-Caribbean immigrants.

1.3 km away
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama City

Temples & religious sites

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama City

This cathedral stands in the old quarter of Panama City and was consecrated in 1796 after 108 years of construction. As the seat of the archdiocese, it is a central stop on any tour of the old town.

1.7 km away
Panama History Museum

Museums & galleries

Panama History Museum

A history museum located on the first floor of the Municipal Palace in Panama City's Casco Antiguo. It offers an overview of Panama's history, from the colonial era through union with Colombia to the founding of the republic.

1.7 km away
Palacio de las Garzas

Castles & palaces

Palacio de las Garzas

The presidential residence in Panama City, named for the herons that roam freely in its courtyard. It's worth viewing the palace's exterior while learning about this unusual origin.

1.7 km away