Lagunes district, Côte d'Ivoire

Places to visit near Dabou

Dabou is a town in Lagunes district, Côte d'Ivoire, home to about 69,661 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit — 73 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Île Boulay (42 km), Banco National Park (46 km) and Musée des Civilisations de Côte d’Ivoire (49 km).

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Dabou at a glance

Location
Lagunes district, Côte d'Ivoire
Population
about 69,661
Coordinates
5.3256° N, 4.3769° W
Places within 50 km
142 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Dabou

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Churches near Dabou

82 churches within 100 km of Dabou. The closest is Immaculée Conception (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dabou

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dabou. The closest is Fort Faidherbe (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Dabou

17 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Dabou. The closest is Anbry Island (8 km); the best-known is Laydet Island (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Dabou

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dabou. The closest is Bahamas BEACH (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dabou

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dabou. The closest is Ébrié Lagoon (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dabou

12 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dabou. The closest is Mosquée Hamza (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dabou

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dabou
  2. 2 km Fort Faidherbe · fort, Lagunes
  3. 1 km Immaculée Conception · church, Lagunes
  4. 1 km Eglise Ueeso CI de Dabou · church, Lagunes
  5. 8 km Laydet Island · island, Lagunes
  6. 12 km Ébrié Lagoon · lake, Lagunes
  7. 20 km Back to Dabou

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dabou by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7382Immaculée Conception (2 km)
    Forts & heritage527Fort Faidherbe (2 km)
    Other attractions2425St Joseph Epoux (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves917Anbry Island (8 km)
    Beaches & coast914Bahamas BEACH (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs612Ébrié Lagoon (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs712Mosquée Hamza (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens79Jardin Public de Dabou (1 km)
    Museums16Musée des Civilisations de Côte d’Ivoire (49 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Maison Angré (55 km)
    Caves01Cave C'zôo (53 km)
    Buddhist sites01Centre Soka Gakkai Côte D'ivoire Pour la Paix (63 km)
    Parks11Espace Evenement le Paradisiaque (39 km)
    Temples01Mission évangélique Shammah (67 km)

    Dabou: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dabou?

    Immaculée Conception (church, about 2 km), Fort Faidherbe (fort, about 2 km), Eglise Ueeso CI de Dabou (church, about 2 km), Laydet Island (island, about 9 km), Ébrié Lagoon (lake, about 20 km), Île Boulay (river spot, about 42 km).

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

    142 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 24 other attractions, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Dabou?

    Immaculée Conception, about 2 km by road; Eglise Ueeso CI de Dabou (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dabou?

    Fort Faidherbe, about 2 km by road; Tombe de Fanta (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Dabou?

    Anbry Island, about 8 km by road; Laydet Island (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dabou?

    Start in Dabou, visit Fort Faidherbe, then Immaculée Conception, then Eglise Ueeso CI de Dabou, then Laydet Island, then Ébrié Lagoon, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dabou?

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

    Towns near Dabou

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