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Tenkodogo

Tenkodogo is a town in Central-East district, Burkina Faso of about 37,658 people. Within 50 km by road there are 13 places to visit: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 churches and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The closest is Cathedral of Maria Regina.

11.7800° N, 0.3697° WPop. 37,658

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Within 30 km9 places
Within 50 km13
Must-see0
Notable25
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

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Ruïne

Heritage site · 1 km

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Barrage

Dam · 1 km

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Lac de Garango

Lake · 21 km

Places near Tenkodogo by type

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One day from Tenkodogo

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:00 pm

220 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Tenkodogo
  2. Grottecave · 1 hrs
  3. Barrage de Bagrédam · 45 min
  4. Mont Warengaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Lac de Garangolake · 45 min
  6. Croix Sur le Barragedam · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Tenkodogo
Today’s loopTenkodogoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tenkodogo?

Ruïne (heritage site, about 1 km), Barrage (dam, about 1 km), Lac de Garango (lake, about 21 km), Mont Warenga (viewpoint, about 23 km), Grotte (cave, about 23 km), Mont Boulgou (viewpoint, about 25 km).

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

13 places on Spotwander: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 churches, 2 other attractions, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 fort.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tenkodogo?

Mont Warenga, about 23 km by road; Sacred Boulgou Hill (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Tenkodogo?

Cathedral of Maria Regina, about 1 km by road; Eglise Catholique (46 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tenkodogo?

Start in Tenkodogo, visit Grotte, then Barrage de Bagré, then Mont Warenga, then Lac de Garango, then Croix Sur le Barrage, and drive back — about 220 km by road in all.