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Balboa
A conspicuous Panamanian flag proudly flies atop Cerro Ancon signifying Panamanian dominion over the once American held Canal Zone. A trail leads to the summit where the views of Panama City and the canal are spectacular on a clear day. The incline is fairly abrupt so wear a pair of comfortable non-skid shoes if you go. The mountain is a nature preserve and is well populated with iguana, deer and native bird species. At the base, Mi Pueblito is a living open-air museum of Panamanian history. A faithful replica of a turn of the century interior town, the village is complete with government, shops, a school and a church. Two neighboring villages recreate Afro-Caribbean and native communities. Even though they are touristy, the replicas are still interesting.
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