Panamá Province district, Panama

Places to visit near Ancón

Ancón is a town in Panamá Province district, Panama, home to about 20,706 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 46 forts & heritage, 19 beaches & coast, 34 churches and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ancón Hill (1 km), Monumento Goethals (1 km) and Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (1 km).

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Ancón, Panama
Ancón, Panamá Province district, Panama. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ancón at a glance

Location
Panamá Province district, Panama
Population
about 20,706
Coordinates
8.9602° N, 79.5514° W
Places within 50 km
170 (21 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ancón

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ancón: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ancón

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ancón. The closest is Monumento Goethals (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Ancón

53 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ancón. The closest is Playa El Tuco (3 km); the best-known is Playa Punta Culebra (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Ancón

40 churches within 100 km of Ancón. The closest is Primera Iglesia Bautista de Balboa (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia de Santa Ana (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ancón

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ancón. The closest is Ancón Hill (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ancón

22 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ancón. The closest is Isla Cocoví (15 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Ancón

17 museums within 100 km of Ancón. The closest is Mi Pueblito (1 km); the best-known is Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ancón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ancón
  2. 1 km Monumento Goethals · heritage site, Panamá Province
  3. 1 km Ancón Hill · hill, Panamá Province
  4. 1 km Iglesia de Santa Ana · church, Panamá Province
  5. 2 km Jama Mosque · mosque, Panamá Province
  6. 1 km Museo de Arte Contemporaneo · museum, Panamá Province
  7. 1 km Back to Ancón

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    Within 15 km of Ancón

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ancón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4663Monumento Goethals (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1953Playa El Tuco (3 km)
    Churches3440Primera Iglesia Bautista de Balboa (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1725Ancón Hill (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves622Isla Cocoví (15 km)
    Museums1717Mi Pueblito (1 km)
    Waterfalls712P.H. Las Cascadas (8 km)
    Other attractions1111El Chorrillo (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs68Miraflores Locks (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Parque Nacional Camino de Cruces (11 km)
    Parks35Metropolitan Natural Park (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Jama Mosque (2 km)
    Caves01Bayano Caves (100 km)

    Ancón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ancón?

    Ancón Hill (hill, about 1 km), Monumento Goethals (heritage site, about 1 km), Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (museum, about 1 km), Iglesia de Santa Ana (church, about 2 km), Jama Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), Palacio de Las Garzas (heritage site, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ancón?

    170 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 19 beaches & coast, 34 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ancón?

    Monumento Goethals, about 1 km by road; Vaticano (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ancón?

    Playa El Tuco, about 3 km by road; Panama Canal Railway Passenger Terminal (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ancón?

    Primera Iglesia Bautista de Balboa, about 1 km by road; Parroquia Santa María (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ancón?

    Start in Ancón, visit Monumento Goethals, then Ancón Hill, then Iglesia de Santa Ana, then Jama Mosque, then Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ancón?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ancón

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ancón’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ancón on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.