Banco National Park

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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

Main Cultural and Natural Sites in Ivory Coast

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.

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