Cogo Tourist Places to Visit in Cogo, Equatorial Guinea, Africa

Cogo Tourist Places to Visit in Cogo, Equatorial Guinea, Africa

Cogo, earlier called Puerto Iradier, is a town situated on the Muni estuary in the mainland of Equatorial Guinea, located between 1°5′ N latitude and 9°42′ E longitude, around 115 meters above sea level. Cogo is the southernmost city of Equatorial Guinea, situated around 120 km south of the country’s largest city, Bata. Cogo is also called by the different names including Kogo, Koszho.

The economy of Cogo is concentrated on the fishing activity and also partially ruined Spanish Colonial architecture in the town draws tourists throughout the year. A monument dedicated to the first European settler in Cogo, Manuel Iradier Ybulfy, is one of the major landmarks of the town. Cogo is also the birthplace of the eminent doctor and political activist, Wenceslao Mansogo. A novel ‘Chromosome 6’, written by Robin Cook, has a lank with Cogo.

How to reach Cogo?

Cogo is situated around 120 km south its nearest airport, Bata Airport. The airport is connected to only African cities such as Douala, Libreville, Cotonou and Malabo.

There are taxis always being ready to serve visitors at the airport and also one can use a pre-booked rental vehicle for comfort and convenient airport travel. Buses are the inexpensive options.

The local transportation of Cogo is served by minibuses and also the town houses some travel agencies that provide car and bikes for local travel.

Food and Shopping in Cogo:

Modernized shops and food corners are difficult to see in Cogo but one can see many traditional shops and food corners all around the town. Visitors can consider Bata city to have memorable shopping experience and international dishes. Bata is around 120 km away from Cogo.

Things to do in Cogo:

Fishing
Boating
Shopping

Places to see in Cogo:

Ruined Spanish Colonial buildings:

Cogo is famous among visitors for its partially ruined Spanish Colonial buildings that are allowed for visitors. One can take a natives’ help or choose a guided tour to find them easily.

Cogo Port:

The Cogo Port is the backbone of the town’s economy, where people usually work on fishing. There is an uninhabited Island of Evele, located in the vicinity of the port.

Manuel Iradier Ybulfy monument:

The town of Cogo houses a monument dedicated to the first European settler in the area, who settled in Cogo in the year 1850. Monument is large, functioning as one of the landmarks of the town.

Reserva Natural del Estuario del Muni:

The Reserva Natural del Estuario del Muni is a nature reserve in the southern region of Equatorial Guinea. It is well known for its affluent vegetation which receives nature lovers from all around the country.

List of other places of interests in and around Cogo include:

Piedra Bere Natural Monument
Evinayong
Oyala
Mongomo Provincial Hospital
Monte Alén National Park
Piedra Nzas Natural Monument
Bata Airport
Universidad Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial
Moca Valley
Monte Alén National Park
Beaches and nightlife in Bata
Arena Blanca
Santa Isabel Catholic Cathedral
Colegio Nacional Enrique Nvó Okenve
Pico Basilé
The Museum of Biyabiyan
Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program

Best time to visit Cogo:

The best time to visit Cogo depends on visitors’ interest, although the most popular time to visit Cogo is from December to February.

Accommodation Options in and around Cogo:

There are upgraded hotels less in number, so it is advised for visitors to reach the country’s largest city, Bata to make tour memorable staying at top end hotel with tourist favor facilities and services. The prominent hotels in Bata (around 120 km from Cogo) are listed below: