Central African Republic
21 places in Central African Republic, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.
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RegionMiddle Africa
CapitalBangui
Places written21
Categories covered4 of 5
Plugs and voltage
Type C, E · 220 V travel adapter
CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
LanguagesFrench, Sango
Driving sideright
Plugs and voltage: Wikipedia, «Mains electricity by country» (after the IEC World Plugs list), read 15 October 2026.
UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists
Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.
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André Félix National Park
national park
Bamingui-Bangoran National Park
nature reserve
Chinko Nature Reserve
waterfall
Chutes de la Mbi
forest 
Dzanga-Sangha
waterfall
Lancrenon Falls
national park 
Manovo-Gounda St Floris
national park
Mbaéré-Bodingué National Park
mountain
Mount Ngaoui
forest
Ngotto Forest
waterfall 
The Boali Falls
waterfall
The Kembe Falls
viewpoint
The Ubangi Rapids
Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.
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Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.
Open the full Museums & culture pageFood & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.
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Plan your trip
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