Southwest district, Cameroon

Places to visit near Tiko

Tiko is a town in Southwest district, Cameroon, home to about 55,914 people. Within 50 km by road there are 218 places to visit — 139 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 14 beaches & coast and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ambas Bay (24 km), Mount Cameroon (33 km) and Mont Etinde (34 km).

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Tiko, Cameroon
Tiko, Southwest district, Cameroon. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tiko at a glance

Location
Southwest district, Cameroon
Population
about 55,914
Coordinates
4.0750° N, 9.3600° E
Places within 50 km
218 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tiko

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Churches near Tiko

152 churches within 100 km of Tiko. The closest is City of Wonders Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tiko

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tiko. The closest is Monument Bataillon Special Amphibie (2 km); the best-known is Ancienne Tribune A la Place du Defile (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Tiko

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tiko. The closest is Crique Mowasse (20 km); the best-known is Ambas Bay (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tiko

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tiko. The closest is Findo&Edna Land (13 km); the best-known is Mount Cameroon (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tiko

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tiko. The closest is Ile Heron (15 km); the best-known is Limbe Botanical Gardens (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tiko

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tiko. The closest is Schiess Island (9 km); the best-known is Mondole Island (27 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Tiko

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tiko
  2. 13 km Findo&Edna Land · viewpoint, Southwest
  3. 3 km La Cave Lounge · cave, Southwest
  4. 18 km Mount Cameroon · viewpoint, Southwest
  5. 22 km Mont Etinde · viewpoint, Southwest
  6. 15 km Ambas Bay · beach, Southwest
  7. 24 km Back to Tiko

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From travellers near Tiko

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How to reach Tiko

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    Within 15 km of Tiko

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tiko by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches139152City of Wonders Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1622Monument Bataillon Special Amphibie (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1418Crique Mowasse (20 km)
    Other attractions917Mile 14 (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1112Findo&Edna Land (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1012Ile Heron (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves79Schiess Island (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Lac Mboandong (54 km)
    Caves24La Cave Lounge (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Buea Town Mosque (21 km)
    Museums23Maritime Museum (45 km)
    Parks33Landmark Estate (15 km)
    Waterfalls02Ekombe Waterfall (63 km)
    Treks11Guiness Track (27 km)

    Tiko: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tiko?

    Ambas Bay (beach, about 24 km), Mount Cameroon (viewpoint, about 33 km), Findo&Edna Land (viewpoint, about 13 km), Mont Etinde (viewpoint, about 34 km), La Cave Lounge (cave, about 15 km), Crique Mowasse (beach, about 20 km).

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

    218 places on Spotwander: 139 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 14 beaches & coast, 9 other attractions, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Tiko?

    City of Wonders Church, about 1 km by road; Revival City Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tiko?

    Monument Bataillon Special Amphibie, about 2 km by road; Monuments Qqs (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tiko?

    Crique Mowasse, about 20 km by road; Plage De Limbe (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tiko?

    Start in Tiko, visit Findo&Edna Land, then La Cave Lounge, then Mount Cameroon, then Mont Etinde, then Ambas Bay, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tiko?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Tiko

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