Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a landlocked Sahel country centered on Ouagadougou. The political situation has recently been unstable, so checking the latest safety information before traveling is essential, and it isn't a popular tourist destination.
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Ouagadougou
The capital of Burkina Faso, serving as the country's center of administration, culture, and economy. It makes a convenient gateway for traveling on to other parts of the country.
8 sights 9 guides Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)
Bobo-Dioulasso
Burkina Faso's second-largest city, set on a plateau 445 meters above sea level. Its name means "home of the Bobo and Dioula peoples."
2 sights 9 guides Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY)
Banfora
The main city of the Cascades region in southwestern Burkina Faso, well known for its sugarcane cultivation. Visit Lake Tengrela and Saint Peter's Cathedral while taking in the quiet countryside scenery.
3 sights 9 guides Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY)
Koudougou
The main city of the Boulkiemdé region in west-central Burkina Faso, the country's third-largest city. Quiet attractions include the Roman Catholic Diocese of Koudougou and Saint Augustine's Cathedral.
2 sights 9 guides Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)
Ouahigouya
A city in northern Burkina Faso, located northwest of the capital Ouagadougou and the country's third-largest city. You can visit several churches, including the Cathedral of Christ the King.
2 sights 9 guides Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)
Top sights in Burkina Faso
Nature
Lake Tengrela
Lake Tengrela is a small lake near Banfora, Burkina Faso, known for its resident hippopotamuses. Locals consider them sacred and believe they never harm people, so visitors can observe them up close.
Temples & religious sites
Ouagadougou Cathedral
This is the Roman Catholic archdiocesan cathedral in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. Built during the era of French West Africa in the 1930s and consecrated in 1936, it also has an altar dedicated to the Virgin Mary at the back.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Ouahigouya
This is the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese in Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso. A visit to the cathedral lets you experience the atmosphere of the local Catholic community.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Koudougou
This is the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese in Koudougou, Burkina Faso. Visiting the cathedral offers a glimpse into the religious life of the local congregation.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Banfora
This is the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese in Banfora, Burkina Faso. A visit to the cathedral offers a glimpse of the calm atmosphere of the local faith community.
Temples & religious sites
Bobo Dioulasso Grand Mosque
This is the Grand Mosque of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso. As the city's iconic Islamic mosque, it's a great spot to admire from the outside.
Museums & galleries
Musée de la musique de Ouagadougou
A national museum tracing the history of music in Burkina Faso, housed in a two-story building in downtown Ouagadougou. It's a great spot for a quick look into the country's musical culture.
Culture & venues
Maison du Peuple
Opened in 1965, this 2,500-seat theater remains a cultural venue in Ouagadougou, still hosting performances and events today. Its striking exterior is also considered a landmark of modernist architecture.
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