Kouilou Department district, Republic of the Congo

Places to visit near Loango

Loango is a town in Kouilou Department district, Republic of the Congo. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit — 47 churches, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 forts & heritage and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Museum of Diosso (7 km), Sanctuaire de Tchimpounga (18 km) and TDC Pointe Noire (20 km).

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Loango at a glance

Location
Kouilou Department district, Republic of the Congo
Coordinates
4.6519° S, 11.8125° E
Places within 50 km
168 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Loango

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Loango: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Loango

  • Chez Emmanuel · fort · Pointe-Noire (département) · ~9 km
  • Chez Ht · fort · Pointe-Noire (département) · ~9 km
  • Cirque de Boueti · viewpoint · Kouilou Department · ~11 km
  • Chantier O2s · fort · Pointe-Noire (département) · ~12 km
  • Plage de Bimba · beach · Kouilou Department · ~12 km
  • Georges · viewpoint · Kouilou Department · ~12 km
  • Chez Rachid · fort · Pointe-Noire (département) · ~13 km
  • Tchimpounga · lake · Pointe-Noire (département) · ~13 km
  • Gorges de Tchissanga · viewpoint · Kouilou Department · ~15 km
  • Chez Grand Melo · fort · Pointe-Noire (département) · ~15 km
  • Clim Perenco · fort · Pointe-Noire (département) · ~15 km
  • CCE · attraction · Pointe-Noire (département) · ~17 km

Things to see near Loango, by type

Churches near Loango

51 churches within 100 km of Loango. The closest is Eglise Evangelique de Diosso (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Loango

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Loango. The closest is Yooulo (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Yooulo · lake · Pointe-Noire (département) · ~8 km
  • Tchimpounga · lake · Pointe-Noire (département) · ~13 km
  • Lac Foni · lake · Kouilou Department · ~23 km
  • Lac Titina · lake · Kouilou Department · ~23 km
  • Lac Mbouda · lake · Kouilou Department · ~32 km
  • Moana Bingo · lake · Kouilou Department · ~33 km

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Forts & heritage near Loango

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Loango. The closest is Monument des Esclaves (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Loango

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Loango. The closest is Gorges de Diosso (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Loango

13 parks within 100 km of Loango. The closest is 1XB (16 km); the best-known is Sanctuaire de Tchimpounga (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Loango

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Loango. The closest is Baie de Loango (3 km); the best-known is Côte Sauvage (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Loango

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Loango
  2. 3 km Baie de Loango · beach
  3. 16 km Sanctuaire de Tchimpounga · park, Kouilou Department
  4. 14 km Museum of Diosso · museum, Kouilou Department
  5. 23 km TDC Pointe Noire · museum, Pointe-Noire (département)
  6. 4 km Côte Sauvage · beach
  7. 23 km Back to Loango

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How to reach Loango

    All places near Loango by distance

    Within 15 km of Loango

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Loango by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4751Eglise Evangelique de Diosso (6 km)
    Other attractions3743Chantier (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2130Yooulo (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2224Monument des Esclaves (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1524Gorges de Diosso (5 km)
    Parks9131XB (16 km)
    Beaches & coast89Baie de Loango (3 km)
    Museums55Museum of Diosso (7 km)
    Temples33La Gloire du Second Temple (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02ESI Congo (69 km)
    Waterfalls02Mboulou (81 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mosquée Ridwanou-Lah (20 km)

    Loango: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Loango?

    Museum of Diosso (museum, about 7 km), Sanctuaire de Tchimpounga (park, about 18 km), TDC Pointe Noire (museum, about 20 km), Côte Sauvage (beach, about 23 km), Baie de Loango (beach, about 3 km), Pointe Indienne (beach, about 4 km).

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

    168 places on Spotwander: 47 churches, 37 other attractions, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Loango?

    Eglise Evangelique de Diosso, about 6 km by road; Glory Tv Internationnal (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Loango?

    Yooulo, about 8 km by road; Tchimpounga (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Loango?

    Monument des Esclaves, about 5 km by road; Chantier BOKOKO (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Loango?

    Start in Loango, visit Baie de Loango, then Sanctuaire de Tchimpounga, then Museum of Diosso, then TDC Pointe Noire, then Côte Sauvage, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Loango?

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

    Towns near Loango

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Loango’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.