Ancon Hill, Panama - sightseeing in the City

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Cerro Ancon (Ancon Hill) is a 654-foot hill with a view to Panama City. It was under U.S. jurisdiction as a part of the Panama Canal Zone for much of the 20th century.



When in 1671 the pirate Henry Morgan came to Panama City, first he climbed to Ancon Hill to see the local defenses. Nowadays you will get a wonderful view from Ancon Hill to the new city, constructed after Morgan's destruction of the old one (Panama Viejo). Also you will get a view to Panama Canal and Las Americas bridge.

A Panamanian flag proudly flutters on the top of Cerro Ancon.



There are a lot of birds flying over the Ancon hill. We met a group of people, doing some ecology project. They come to Ancon Hill EVERY DAY and make photos of the birds with their photo telescopes. They say that small Panama is the only place where you can "catch" these birds, flying from Latin to North America and back.

The birds make a stop in Panama - so maybe you should do the same? 😊

More about Ancon Hill, Panama - couple travelling

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