The Ancon Hill reserve is a 654-foot-high foothill that was once used as an administration site for the Panama Canal. The undeveloped hill is the highest point in Panama City and offers amazing panoramic views of the hub below. Visitors can reach the summit with a 30-minute hike and then go on to explore the jungle areas. The hike can take 1.5 to 2 hours and is best done early in the morning to avoid the heat. Visitors will come across wildlife such as nine-banded armadillos, sloths, deer, and Geoffroy's tamarins. Ornithology aficionados will enjoy identifying the 39 different bird species that visit the hill.

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