Ancon Hill Wildlife: Panama's Hidden Rainforest

Experience the breathtaking sunrise over the Pacific Ocean from Ancon Hill, Panama City’s unique rainforest. Discover the exuberant wildlife and enjoy fresh fruits and juices at the hilltop.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Panama City - Enjoy our pick-up service from any hotel, apartment, Airbnb, or hostel within Panama City. We aim to make your journey as smooth and convenient as possible right from the start. Please be attentive to messages or calls from our team the day before your tour — your designated guide will reach out to confirm the exact pick-up time and…
What's Included
  • Professional, ATP-certified bilingual tour guide included
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off are included
  • Admission fees
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Certain experiences can transform your perception of a city permanently.
Just a short distance from downtown Panama City, Ancon Hill emerges as a hidden rainforest sanctuary above the cityscape. Here, visitors are not merely hiking — they are entering a protected natural reserve where two-toed and three-toed sloths, toucans, monkeys, and tropical birds…

Location
Panama City
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tommy
Apr 22, 2026
A great experience - I had a lovely morning on Ancón Hill with our excellent guide Rafa, who showed us around and explained things about the animals and plants as well as the history of Panamá. We did the tour starting at 6:30 and saw several two- and three-toed sloths, as well as monkeys, birds and other animals. I’m very happy that I booked this tour, because even if I might have been able to get to Ancón Hill on my own since it’s near the city centre, I would for sure not have been able to spot or identify so many animals myself. So, it was totally worth booking this tour, and I’m very glad that I managed to book in the last minute (I was supposed to do a tour with another tour operator the same morning, but they cancelled it the afternoon before, so I urgently needed to find something else to do). Very smooth booking procedure, punctual pick-up and a great tour with a friendly and professional guide!
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Fatin_z
Apr 11, 2026
Toucans, Sloths, Viewpoints and History on a Beautiful Morning Hike! - One of the highlights of my trip to Panama City! I was traveling alone and booked this excursion for one. It turned out that I was the only person who signed up for the 6am hike. Most tour guides would have canceled on me, but Rafael was so kind! He did the tour for just me! And I'm so glad he did because it was an incredible experience. He picked me up directly from my hotel and brought me to the Ancon Hill area for the hike. He brought a high-powered telescope and provided me with a high-quality pair of binoculars. He was so much fun to talk to, and very knowledgeable both about Panama's history and its natural resources and animals. Rafael helped me find and identify dozens of different kinds of birds, including beautifully colored migratory birds, parrots, and TOUCANS!! He also helped me find dart frogs, monkeys, sloths and such. I took some amazing photos and Rafael patiently waited while I took all the shots I wanted. He also shared the photos that he took with me after the hike! He answered all of my questions and gave me lots of fun facts, like introducing me to the tree from which Panama gets its name, helping me to understand the history of the Canal Zone and its transition from US to Panamanian control, and explaining the student protest that began the process of transferring the control back to Panama. He was so delightful to talk to! The hike and the viewpoints were beautiful, and the early morning hike was great for cooler temps and more animal activity, and I still had the whole day in front of me when I was done. Thank you, Rafa, so such an amazing experience!
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Letetia_w
Mar 22, 2026
Highly recommend - Rafael was an amazing guide. It was a great hike with epic views of the city and canal. The plus of the hike was the wildlife.
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Wanderer10872548399
Mar 21, 2026
Hike with fantastic animal sightings. - We had the best time on our hike! We saw sloths and a great many birds. We learned a great deal about Panama and it's history as well. Fabulous time and got some great photos.
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Amy_m
Mar 21, 2026
Best time in Panama - Such a fun hike. Easy pace but up hill. We had the best time learning about Panama and the history as well as seeing some amazing animals. I was so excited to see sloths and toucans.
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Ryanho1662dx
Mar 21, 2026
Walking tour with exceptional views - We had a amazing time Rafael was a great guide so much information and sharp eyes we saw lots of turns and sloths highly recommend
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E5928anjaneth
Mar 21, 2026
Enjoyable - Rafa is a great guide. He was able to find monkeys, sloths and a number of birds. He even brought binoculars for us, which was helpful. Enjoyed the hike!
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E5928anjaneth
Mar 21, 2026
Great experience - Rafa is a great guide and was able to find monkeys, sloths and a number of birds. He also brought binoculars for us which was so helpful. Great experience!
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Marktw8228cy
Mar 21, 2026
Hike up Ancon Hill - This tour was a great way to start the day. Rafa was an enthusiastic and entertaining guide. He also spotted many things that we otherwise would’ve missed. The animals were also very cooperative, which always helps. I highly recommend this tour.
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Dario_r
Mar 9, 2026
Ancon Hill Eco Walk – A Must Do Activity when in Panama!!! - The Ancon Hill Eco Walk was the highlight of my visit to Panama. If the beautiful views/vibrant wildlife don't keep you awake during the earlier tour time, Rafa's great energy and vibes surely will!! Very kind and willing to answer all questions about the tour, Panama's history, or what else to do/see while visiting.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).