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Banfora
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One of Burkina Faso's main tourist destinations. Beyond the town itself, you can explore the Karfiguela waterfalls, the Lake of Hippopotamuses at Tengrela, and the rocky formations of the Sindou Peaks. The region is also ideal for hiking through beautiful landscapes.
Overview of Banfora
Located in the southwest of Burkina Faso, it is one of the country's main tourist destinations. Beyond the town itself, you can discover the Karfiguela waterfalls, the Lake of Hippopotamuses at Tengrela, and the rocky formations of the Sindou Peaks. The region is also ideal for hiking through beautiful landscapes.
Key Facts
- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Local time: .
- Population: 93,750 inhabitants (2012).
- Area: 934 km².
- Altitude: 303 m.
- Website: westafricatravelguide.com/banfora