Bobo-Dioulasso
Bobo-Dioulasso is a city in Burkina Faso with a population of 1,129,000 ; it is the second-largest city in the country, after Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso's capital.
The name means "home of the Bobo-Dioula".
Getting to Bobo-Dioulasso
There are several bus companies with daily services to Bobo-Dioulasso from Ouagadougou and other regional cities as well as a few international destinations. Rahimo (+226 76643860), STMB (+226 50314472), TCV (+226 50301303), SOGEBAF (+226 50344255), TSR (+226 50342524) and Rakieta amongst others. Also, the twice weekly train between Abidjan and Ouagadougou makes a stopover here.
- 01Bobo-Dioulasso
A prominent example of Sudano-Sahelian architecture built during colonial times, is centrally located at Place Tiefo Amoro.
Worth seeing
Centre Culturel Francaise – You can always swing by to see what is going on in terms of exhibits/ art / music – or just sit in their garden to study or read.
- 01Grande Mosquée
A fine example of Sahel-style mud architecture, the mosque was built by a local king to uphold his side of a bargain.
Things to do
Cine Sanyon – cinema off Ave. de la Republique
Where to eat
Most larger buvettes have eats in the afternoons and evenings, but here are a few notables from the recommendations and favorites of Bobo Stage Goers: La Pacha – has pizzas, Middle Eastern food/ French cuisine, and is on the pricey side. It faces the Gare by the Marche de Fruits. Sidwaya – next to the giant train station “Le Gare” not to be confused with various other bus stations.
- 01La Canne
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