Vallée du Bandama district, Côte d'Ivoire

Places to visit near Bouaké

Bouaké is a city in Vallée du Bandama district, Côte d'Ivoire, home to about 567,481 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 78 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 mosques & dargahs and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cathédrale Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc de Katiola (63 km) and Lake Kossou (88 km).

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Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire
Bouaké, Vallée du Bandama district, Côte d'Ivoire. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bouaké at a glance

Location
Vallée du Bandama district, Côte d'Ivoire
Population
about 567,481
Coordinates
7.6939° N, 5.0303° W
Places within 50 km
107
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Bouaké

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bouaké: 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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Things to see near Bouaké, by type

Churches near Bouaké

79 churches within 100 km of Bouaké. The closest is Église de Jésus-Christ Montagne de Sionoloooollooo (1 km); the best-known is Cathédrale Sainte-Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bouaké

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bouaké. The closest is Les Falaises de Brobo (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bouaké

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bouaké. The closest is Grande Mosquée de Bouaké (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bouaké

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bouaké. The closest is Hôtel Harmattan (ruines) (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Bouaké

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bouaké
  2. 1 km Grande Mosquée de Bouaké · mosque or dargah, Vallée du Bandama
  3. 1 km Mosquée de Yaoundé · mosque or dargah, Vallée du Bandama
  4. 1 km Monument Eléphant · monument, Vallée du Bandama
  5. 1 km Hôtel Harmattan (ruines) · heritage site, Vallée du Bandama
  6. 1 km Cathédrale Sainte-Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus · church, Vallée du Bandama
  7. 1 km Back to Bouaké

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From travellers near Bouaké

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How to reach Bouaké

    All places near Bouaké by distance

    Within 15 km of Bouaké

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Montagne Fli · viewpoint · Vallée du Bandama · ~27 km
    • Assoakro · viewpoint · Vallée du Bandama · ~38 km
    • Fita Boka · viewpoint · Vallée du Bandama · ~47 km
    • Borou Boka · viewpoint · Vallée du Bandama · ~47 km
    • Kongourouma · viewpoint · Vallée du Bandama · ~47 km
    • Boka Go · viewpoint · Vallée du Bandama · ~50 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Cathédrale Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc de Katiola · church · Vallée du Bandama · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Ayaboni Boka · viewpoint · Vallée du Bandama · ~52 km
    • Ayana Boka · viewpoint · Vallée du Bandama · ~55 km
    • Akowa · viewpoint · Vallée du Bandama · ~64 km
    • Lake Kossou · lake · Vallée du Bandama · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Lenioal · viewpoint · Vallée du Bandama · ~68 km
    • Ambolo · viewpoint · Vallée du Bandama · ~70 km
    • Totou · viewpoint · Vallée du Bandama · ~74 km
    • Angogbo · viewpoint · Vallée du Bandama · ~74 km
    • Ndé Oka · viewpoint · Lacs · ~78 km
    • Nangbion · viewpoint · Vallée du Bandama · ~78 km
    • Pou Oka · viewpoint · Lacs · ~81 km

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bouaké by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7879Église de Jésus-Christ Montagne de Sionoloooollooo (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints717Les Falaises de Brobo (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs99Grande Mosquée de Bouaké (1 km)
    Forts & heritage66Hôtel Harmattan (ruines) (1 km)
    Other attractions55Tour Télécom (1 km)
    Parks11Jardin Douane (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Jardin (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lake Kossou (88 km)

    Bouaké: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bouaké?

    Grande Mosquée de Bouaké (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Cathédrale Sainte-Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus (church, about 1 km), Hôtel Harmattan (ruines) (heritage site, about 1 km), Monument Eléphant (monument, about 1 km), Mosquée de Yaoundé (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Médecin Général Inspecteur Pierre Richet (1904-1983) (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

    107 places on Spotwander: 78 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 mosques & dargahs, 6 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Bouaké?

    Église de Jésus-Christ Montagne de Sionoloooollooo, about 1 km by road; Eglise Catholique d'Olienou (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bouaké?

    Les Falaises de Brobo, about 24 km by road; Montagne Fli (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Bouaké?

    Grande Mosquée de Bouaké, about 1 km by road; Zaouia de Koko Ran (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bouaké?

    Start in Bouaké, visit Grande Mosquée de Bouaké, then Mosquée de Yaoundé, then Monument Eléphant, then Hôtel Harmattan (ruines), then Cathédrale Sainte-Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bouaké?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Bouaké

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