Ancon Hill Eco Walk – Sloths, Toucans & Skyline Views
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Some experiences change the way you see a city forever.
Just minutes from downtown Panama City, Ancon Hill rises like a hidden rainforest sanctuary above the skyline. Here, you’re not just hiking — you’re stepping into a protected natural reserve where two-toed and three-toed sloths, toucans, monkeys, and tropical birds thrive in the wild.
With our professional spotting scope, you won’t just hear about wildlife — you’ll observe it up close and capture unforgettable photos.
At the top (199 meters above sea level), you’ll visit three distinct scenic viewpoints, each revealing a different perspective: the modern skyline and Panama Bay, Casco Viejo and the Pacific entrance of the Canal, and the Panama Canal with the Bridge of the Americas.
We also offer strategically timed departures: early morning for optimal wildlife activity, and a later scenic-focused walk for guests who prefer a relaxed pace.
This is where rainforest meets skyline.
This is Panama beyond the postcards.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Panama City
We offer pick-up service from all hotels, apartments, Airbnbs, and hostels within Panama City. Our goal is to make your experience as smooth and convenient as possible from the very start. Please make sure to stay attentive to messages or calls from our team the day before your tour — your assigned guide will contact you directly to confirm the exact pick-up time and meeting point based on your location. Timely coordination ensures we stay on schedule and everyone enjoys a seamless experience. If you haven’t received a message by the evening before your tour, feel free to reach out to us. We’re here to help and ensure you’re ready for your adventure!
Our walk starts near the historic Administration Building, the heart of Canal operations and a symbol of Panama’s engineering and political history.
What‘s Included
Professional, ATP-certified bilingual tour guide included
Complimentary bottled water and chips included
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included
Ancon Hill Nature Reserve entrance fee (Mi Ambiente) is included
Breakfast
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
PANAMA CITY PICK-UPS ONLY
Small-Group Shared Tour: Enjoy a social, interactive experience with fellow travelers while maintaining a personalized and guided eco-walk.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals are not included.: We recommend requesting a packed breakfast from your hotel the day before to enjoy at the summit.
9:00 am Scenic & Historical: A later start focused on rainforest scenery, city views, and the area’s historical significance.
6:30 am – Wildlife Prime Time: Recommended!
Cooler early hours typically mean higher animal activity — ideal for maximizing wildlife sightings.
Pickup included
Reviews
78 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative, breathtaking view, awesome tour guide
Voyage30398544048,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rafa was the best!!! My mom and I had a wonderful one on one experience with him on our hike. He was so informative, took his time explaining everything and was an all around good vibe. Next time I come to Panama I will make sure to book everything through him. Definitely book this if you want to see some amazing wildlife and views of the city! Gracias!
The best start of the Day
One14traveller,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There are few people with whom you feel an immediate, special connection as if you had known them for ages. And there are not many guides who can make everything you see unique and so interesting. Guide Raffa is just the right person to make this morning's greeting of the Sun special. I can't find enough words to recommend this tour, if you can, go! Thank you, Raffa, I really think I'll come again next time!
Amazing historical and animal filled experience
U3142HWchristinam,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Ancon Hill Eco walk was amazing. It is a peaceful early morning walk that connects you to history and nature. I didn’t imagine being able to see so many animals (Sloths, Geoffroy’s tamarin monkey, toucan, parrots, iguana . . .) in the city. Rafael is extremely knowledgeable (history and animals), engaging, personable and charismatic. I would have missed out on the animals without him and would not have learned about the significance of Ancon Hill. To top it off, he had a telescope which he used to take photos of the animals giving me photos and videos that surpassed the ones I took. Lastly, the views are incredible. I highly recommend! Thanks Rafael!
Wildlife spotting!
Rita M,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour for wildlife spotting! We ended up being the only ones signed up so we actually had a private tour with Jorge, who was very knowledgeable and brought a spotting scope for us to view the animals and birds up close. We were able to see Agouti, Toucans, Parrots, Two and Three toed Sloths to name a few! Had we hiked Ancon Hill on our own, we certainly would not have been able to locate these animals. Best time to go is early morning. It got quite busy towards the end of our tour.
Walk
Scott P,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rafa was an excellent guide! Knowledgeable, took photos using telescope, knew where to find animals.
With a good guide it means knowing more and seeing more animals
Christine H,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Of course, you could go to Ancon Hill by yourself and then walk there, but why should I, if you can do that with a tour guide from Conozca Panama Toirs?’ My current guide Rafael has known the hill since he was a child. He knows which tree a sloth lives in and he recognizes birds and monkey voices. I would never have seen so many animals if he wasn't there and gave our small group the best possible information about flora, fauna and his land. Patient and courteous, as you would like. The camera lens he had with him was just the icing on the cake for people like me who don't have such a great phone.
Lovely
P3603RHjosephs,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful tour and the guide Rafael was very knowledgeable on the wildlife. Rafael got everyone involved and taught us so much.
Excellent Ancon Hill tour
Katherine M,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour guide with a great young man who helped him. I had been to ANCON Hill before but this tour taught me so much. Saw toucans and tamarinds and numerous other birds. Plants were identified and the information provided was amazing
Easy hike with great...
Sara K,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy hike with great views of Panama City. We saw some amazing wildlife- sloths, parrots, toucans, and more! Very knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Awesome!
idontneedforever,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing. He's an expert on the area and the wildlife. They were very accomodating and it was an overall great experience.
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