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Half day of Panama city and canal Tour

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Private Panama City and Canal Tour Like No Other

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From Panama City: Monkey Islands Tour on Gatun Lake

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Class for Chocolate Making and Tasting in Panama

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Cheapest thing to do	Panama's Historical Treasures: The Old Quarter In-App Audio Walk
Top 5 things to do	Half day of Panama city and canal Tour Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 5hr Combo-Panama Canal Monkey Safari & Jungle Walk w/Local Brunch Private Panama City and Canal Tour Like No Other
Under $25	Transfer to Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks) Discover Casco Viejo Secrets Colonial District Sunset Walk Archaeological Site. Admission ticket to Panama La Vieja Panama's Historical Treasures: The Old Quarter In-App Audio Walk
With kids	Half day of Panama city and canal Tour Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal and Jungle Tour City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 5hr Combo-Panama Canal Monkey Safari & Jungle Walk w/Local Brunch Private Panama City and Canal Tour Like No Other

What to do in Ancon

Free Things to Do in Ancon

They say the best things in life are free. Be sure to explore the following around Ancon:

Pedro Miguel Locks - Get out of life's fast lane and treat yourself to some time out near the water.

Things to Do in Ancon with Kids

Ancon is a superb place for a family vacation. Take the little ones along and enjoy these top family friendly experiences together:

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Ancon on a sunny day?

When the weather is good, these outdoor activities are impossible to resist:

Are there cheap things to do in Ancon?

It’s easy to make your budget go further with these fun cheap activities and tours:

What can you do in Ancon for free?

Budget-conscious visitors can enjoy spending time, not their hard-earned cash, at Pedro Miguel Locks.

Discover the most popular places to visit in Ancon

Multiplaza Pacific Mall

4.5/5(634 reviews)

During your trip to Panama City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Multiplaza Pacific Mall. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Avenida Balboa

4/5(554 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Avenida Balboa during your trip to Panama City. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Cinta Costera

4.5/5(456 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cinta Costera, a lovely green space in Panama City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina

Explore the waterfront in Ancon with a trip to Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Miraflores Locks

4.5/5(783 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Ancon with a stop at Miraflores Locks. Visit the shops and casinos in this vibrant area.

Uruguay Street

4/5(59 reviews)

During your visit to Panama City, you can do some window-shopping at Uruguay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama

4.5/5(423 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Panama City when you take a trip to Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Calle 50

You can find out about the history of Panama City with a trip to Calle 50. Discover the area's casinos, or seek out its local tours.

Albrook Shopping Mall

4/5(605 reviews)

You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Albrook Shopping Mall, a favorite shopping spot in Ancon. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Ancon

Amador

Travelers come to Amador for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Amador Causeway and Fuerte Amador Resort & Marina while you're in town.

Balboa

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Balboa. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Albrook Shopping Mall and Bridge of the Americas, a few notable attractions nearby.

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