Central African Republic

Places to visit near Bimbo

Bimbo is a city in Central African Republic, home to about 129,655 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 34 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 museums. The must-see places are National Museum Barthelemy Boganda (27 km), Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l’Immaculée Conception (27 km) and Notre Dame D'afrique (28 km).

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Bimbo at a glance

Location
Central African Republic
Population
about 129,655
Coordinates
4.2567° N, 18.4158° E
Places within 50 km
53 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Bimbo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bimbo: 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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Churches near Bimbo

38 churches within 100 km of Bimbo. The closest is Mision Carmel (19 km); the best-known is Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l’Immaculée Conception (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bimbo

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bimbo. The closest is Rond-point Abel Goumba (serpent) (24 km); the best-known is Renaissance Palace (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bimbo

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bimbo. The closest is Lake Ambale (69 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Bimbo

2 museums within 100 km of Bimbo. The closest is National Museum Barthelemy Boganda (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bimbo

2 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bimbo. The closest is Grande Mosquée (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Bimbo

2 parks within 100 km of Bimbo. The closest is Jardin de Mairie (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Bimbo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bimbo
  2. 19 km Mision Carmel · church, Ombella-M'Poko
  3. 9 km Notre Dame D'afrique · church, Bangui
  4. 5 km Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l’Immaculée Conception · church, Bangui
  5. 1 km Renaissance Palace · palace, Bangui
  6. 1 km National Museum Barthelemy Boganda · museum, Bangui
  7. 27 km Back to Bimbo

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From travellers near Bimbo

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How to reach Bimbo

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bimbo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3438Mision Carmel (19 km)
    Forts & heritage79Rond-point Abel Goumba (serpent) (24 km)
    Other attractions45Salle Omnisports (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Lake Ambale (69 km)
    Museums22National Museum Barthelemy Boganda (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Grande Mosquée (24 km)
    Parks22Jardin de Mairie (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Île Bongossoua (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Mont Pierrot (29 km)
    Waterfalls01Boali Falls (100 km)

    Bimbo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bimbo?

    National Museum Barthelemy Boganda (museum, about 27 km), Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l’Immaculée Conception (church, about 27 km), Notre Dame D'afrique (church, about 28 km), Renaissance Palace (palace, about 28 km), Mision Carmel (church, about 19 km), St Antoine de Padoue (church, about 19 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 34 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 4 other attractions, 2 museums, 2 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest church to Bimbo?

    Mision Carmel, about 19 km by road; Paroisse Saint Antoine de Padou (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bimbo?

    Rond-point Abel Goumba (serpent), about 24 km by road; Place des Nations Unies (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bimbo?

    Lake Ambale, about 69 km by road; Lake Boukoko (84 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bimbo?

    Start in Bimbo, visit Mision Carmel, then Notre Dame D'afrique, then Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l’Immaculée Conception, then Renaissance Palace, then National Museum Barthelemy Boganda, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bimbo?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Bimbo

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