Cacheu Region district, Guinea Bissau

Places to visit near Cacheu

Cacheu is a town in Cacheu Region district, Guinea Bissau, home to about 10,490 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 19 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 7 mosques & dargahs and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Cacheu Mangroves Natural Park (4 km), Basse Casamance National Park (56 km) and Museu Etnográfico (97 km).

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Cacheu, Guinea Bissau
Cacheu, Cacheu Region district, Guinea Bissau. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cacheu at a glance

Location
Cacheu Region district, Guinea Bissau
Population
about 10,490
Coordinates
12.2744° N, 16.1653° W
Places within 50 km
48 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Cacheu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cacheu: 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 Cacheu

34 churches within 100 km of Cacheu. The closest is Igreja Catedral de Canchungo (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cacheu

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cacheu. The closest is Forte de Cacheu (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Cacheu

23 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Cacheu. The closest is Mosqué nema2 (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Cacheu

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Cacheu. The closest is Ilha de Elia (17 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Cacheu

11 museums within 100 km of Cacheu. The closest is Memorial da Escravatura e Do Tráfico Negreiro de Cacheu (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Cacheu

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cacheu. The closest is Praia Das Vacas (36 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Cacheu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cacheu
  2. 1 km Forte de Cacheu · heritage site, Cacheu Region
  3. 1 km Fortaleza Português de Cacheu · heritage site, Cacheu Region
  4. 1 km Memorial da Escravatura e Do Tráfico Negreiro de Cacheu · monument, Cacheu Region
  5. 4 km Cacheu Mangroves Natural Park · park, Cacheu Region
  6. 17 km Ilha de Elia · river spot, Cacheu Region
  7. 17 km Back to Cacheu

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From travellers near Cacheu

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How to reach Cacheu

    All places near Cacheu by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cacheu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1934Igreja Catedral de Canchungo (35 km)
    Other attractions1034Agroecological Farm Karamba (37 km)
    Forts & heritage225Forte de Cacheu (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs723Mosqué nema2 (41 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves113Ilha de Elia (17 km)
    Museums311Memorial da Escravatura e Do Tráfico Negreiro de Cacheu (1 km)
    Beaches & coast111Praia Das Vacas (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Parque Natural Dos Tarrafes Do Rio Cacheu (19 km)
    Parks26Cacheu Mangroves Natural Park (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Pirogue Harbour (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Affiniam Dam (60 km)
    Temples11Ad Temple De Bénédiction Ziguinchor (44 km)

    Cacheu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cacheu?

    Cacheu Mangroves Natural Park (park, about 4 km), Forte de Cacheu (heritage site, about 1 km), Fortaleza Português de Cacheu (heritage site, about 1 km), Memorial da Escravatura e Do Tráfico Negreiro de Cacheu (monument, about 1 km), Ilha de Elia (river spot, about 17 km), Parque Natural Dos Tarrafes Do Rio Cacheu (nature spot, about 19 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 10 other attractions, 2 forts & heritage, 7 mosques & dargahs, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest church to Cacheu?

    Igreja Catedral de Canchungo, about 35 km by road; Ehlalab Church (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cacheu?

    Forte de Cacheu, about 1 km by road; Fortaleza Português de Cacheu (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Cacheu?

    Mosqué nema2, about 41 km by road; Mosquée AMA (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cacheu?

    Start in Cacheu, visit Forte de Cacheu, then Fortaleza Português de Cacheu, then Memorial da Escravatura e Do Tráfico Negreiro de Cacheu, then Cacheu Mangroves Natural Park, then Ilha de Elia, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cacheu?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Cacheu

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