Ancon
Home/Ancon

Ancon

Explore AnconThings to do in Ancon

Top 10 attractions in Ancon

Miraflores Locks

Miraflores Locks

4.9
5.0/5
Ancon · 6.8 km from downtown
Amador Causeway
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Ancon

Amador Causeway

4.6
4.6/5
Ancon · 16.5 km from downtown
Free attraction
Panama Canal
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Panama

Panama Canal

7.9
4.7/5
Corregimiento de Cristobal · 14.8 km from Ancon
Immediate accessBook now for today
From $154.88
Old Panama
No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Panama

Old Panama

5.8
4.5/5
Parque Lefevre · 15.3 km from Ancon
San Felipe
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Panama

San Felipe

6.5
4.8/5
Panama City · 14.2 km from Ancon
Free attraction
Bridge of the Americas
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Panama

Bridge of the Americas

5.9
4.0/5
Veracruz · 13.4 km from Ancon
Free attraction
Soberania National Park
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Ancon

Soberania National Park

4.2
4.7/5
Ancon · 5.3 km from downtown
BioMuseo

BioMuseo

3.8
4.6/5
Ancon · 15.6 km from downtown
Parque Nacional Camino de Cruces

Parque Nacional Camino de Cruces

3.4
0.0/5
Ancon · 4.1 km from downtown
Metropolitan Natural Park

Metropolitan Natural Park

3.4
0.0/5
Ancon · 10.1 km from downtown

Travel essentials

Panama 5G/4G eSIM | Daily Package/Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | 1-30 Days | QR Code
eSIM

Panama 5G/4G eSIM | Daily Package/Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | 1-30 Days | QR Code

View all eSIM
North America eSIM | 5G/4G | Daily/Total Data Package | 1–30 days | 24-Hour Billing | QR code
eSIM

North America eSIM | 5G/4G | Daily/Total Data Package | 1–30 days | 24-Hour Billing | QR code

View all eSIM
Orange World 4G/LTE eSIM | Calls + SMS | 31 Days Total 50MB–20GB | Calendar-Day Billing | QR code
eSIM

Orange World 4G/LTE eSIM | Calls + SMS | 31 Days Total 50MB–20GB | Calendar-Day Billing | QR code

View all eSIM
Latin America general 5G/4G eSIM | supports all AI & TikTok | 500MB/day–total 30GB | 1–30 days | 24 hr billing | QR code
eSIM

Latin America general 5G/4G eSIM | supports all AI & TikTok | 500MB/day–total 30GB | 1–30 days | 24 hr billing | QR code

View all eSIM

Featured hotels in Ancon

Holiday Inn PANAMA CANAL by IHG

9.2/10117 reviews
1.19 km from Miraflores Locks
From $164.00

Holiday Inn PANAMA DISTRITO FINANCIERO by IHG

8.8/1060 reviews
7.75 km from Miraflores Locks
From $164.00

Plaza Paitilla Inn

9.2/1099 reviews
8.62 km from Miraflores Locks
5% offFrom $81.00

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

8.5/10120 reviews
3.1 km from Amador Causeway
From $306.00

Hotel República Panamá

7.1/1066 reviews
3.91 km from Amador Causeway
From $25.00

Hotel Casa Magnolia

8.5/10106 reviews
3.11 km from Amador Causeway
From $107.00

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

8.0/10108 reviews
4.24 km from Panama Canal
From $185.00

Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort

9.1/10125 reviews
13.41 km from Panama Canal
From $181.00

Trip Moments in Ancon

Two days in Panama City, travel tips made easy!

Two days in Panama City, travel tips made easy!

“Hey guys, I recently went to Panama City and spent two days exploring this charming city!”@RefreshedSanctuaries · 1 year ago
🐠 Panama: 5-day itinerary

🐠 Panama: 5-day itinerary

“🛬 Getting there: Fly into Panama City.”@Jetlag travels · 22 hours ago
PANAMA 2026: The Insider’s Guide Nobody Shares (Save This Before You Go) 🇵🇦

PANAMA 2026: The Insider’s Guide Nobody Shares (Save This Before You Go) 🇵🇦

“Why Panama, and why NOW?”@Nasnik · 1 month ago
Panama City｜At the Throat of Two Oceans, Collecting the Flow of a Thousand Sails

Panama City｜At the Throat of Two Oceans, Collecting the Flow of a Thousand Sails

“The August wind carries the salty sea mist and the sweet scent of mangoes, glass skyscrapers flicker in the tropical downpour, and the entire city feels like a newly opened nautical music box, flowing with the polyphony of colonial history and modern trade in the morning light.”@ZenfulHavens · 1 year ago

Explore Ancon on the map

Frequently asked questions

What is Ancon famous for?

−
Ancon is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Miraflores Locks, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal.

What are the recommended places to stay in Ancon?

−
Holiday Inn PANAMA CANAL by IHG, Holiday Inn PANAMA DISTRITO FINANCIERO by IHG, and Plaza Paitilla Inn are some of the best places to stay in Ancon. When choosing, weigh your itinerary, how easy it is to get around, and your budget.

What are the must-try activities in Ancon?

−
Consider Panama City old town and Panama Canal 1-day tour (join-in tour/private tour), Historical Private Tour in the city and Panama Canal with Pickup, and Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private in Ancon. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.