Banco National Park, National park in Attécoubé district of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Banco National Park encompasses 34.74 square kilometers of dense primary tropical forest containing hardwood trees, an arboretum, and numerous walking trails.
The area transformed from a forest station in 1926 to a national park in 1953, later receiving Permanent Forest Estate status in 1966.
The park functions as the main outdoor recreation space for Abidjan residents, offering 80 kilometers of paths for activities and nature observation.
Visitors can access guided tours, designated picnic areas, and informational signs throughout the park, which sits immediately north of central Abidjan.
This forest captures 90,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually and contains a hydraulic reservoir that supplies water to 29 boreholes in the region.
Location: Lagunes region
Inception: 1953
Elevation above the sea: 22 m
Address: 9WVX+72R, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Abidjan
Opening Hours: Lunedì-Domenica 09:30-00:00
Phone: +2252722414059
GPS coordinates: 5.39454,-4.05198
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:16
The religious buildings, natural sites, museums and historical landmarks in Ivory Coast include the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, rainforests of Banco and Taï national parks, and colonial buildings in Grand-Bassam. Abidjan contains Saint Paul's Cathedral, museums displaying Ivorian civilizations, and the central business district of Le Plateau. Natural attractions extend to Mount Tonkoui's trails, the Man Waterfalls, and multiple national parks protecting African wildlife.
Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium
8.3 km
Alassane Ouattara Stadium
9.9 km
Henri Konan Bédié Bridge
11.3 km
Palacio presidencial de Abiyán
9 km
St. Paul's Cathedral
7.7 km
Abidjan zoo
5.4 km
Houphouët-Boigny Bridge
9.9 km
Musée National du Costume de Grand-Bassam
41.3 km
Marché de Treichville
10.4 km
Fort de Dabou
38 km
Sanctuaire marial d'Abidjan
4.4 km
Îles Ehotilés National Park
94.4 km
Museum of Civilizations in Ivory Coast
7.5 km
Second Abidjan Bridge
9.9 km
Immeuble CAISTAB
8.7 km
La Pyramide
9 km
National Library of Ivory Coast
7.3 km
Pont Philippe-Yacé
24.5 km
Jardin Botanique de Bingerville
18.6 km
Tour Postel 2001
8.6 km
Parc des sports de Treichville
12 km
Ganamet House
42.2 km
Centre Artisanal de la Ville d'Abidjan (CAVA)
12.7 km
Centre de céramique of Grand-Bassam
41.8 km
Grand-Bassam Lightouse
41.3 km
Sacred Heart Catheral of Grand-Bassam
41.6 km
Hôtel du District
8.9 km
Domaine Bini Lagune
14.7 kmReviews
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