From pink lakes and golden beaches, to stunning mosques and captivating islands, Dakar is not your usual capital city. 

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The Top 10 Things To Do in Dakar

Senegal boasts seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, which showcase the country's remarkable natural beauty and cultural heritage. Here's everything  you need to know.

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The Definitive List of Senegal’s World Heritage Sites

Touba is Senegal's holy city. Founded in 1887, Touba has grown from a humble hamlet into Senegal's second-most populous city and the centre of Mourdism.

Discovering Touba: Senegal's Holy City

Saly is known as the Riviera of Senegal. With a range of luxury hotels and fun-filled activities set upon some of the most beautiful coastline in Senegal, it's easy to see why Saly has become the most popular tourist destination in West Africa. 

Why Saly Is the Riviera of Senegal

From wide open esplanades and private villas to ancient French forts and former slave houses, Dakar's enlightening museums are found across the city in a wide range of spaces. Here are 10 you must visit.  

10 Museums You Must Visit in Dakar, Senegal

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Check out our guide to drinking in Máncora and discover the best bars the little beach town has to offer. 

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The Best Bars in Mancora, Peru

Check out our guide to the best hostels in Mancora and discover everything this little beach town has to offer.

The Best Hostels for Backpackers in Mancora

Dakar’s restaurant scene has something for everyone. From freshly caught fish on the ocean’s edge to impeccable steaks in the heart of downtown. Here’s our pick of the best.

The Best Restaurants in Dakar, Senegal

For all-night parties or leisurely cocktails with a seaside view, read this Culture Trip guide to discover the best bars Dakar has to offer.

The Coolest Bars in Dakar, Senegal

Road-side cafés still dominate the meaning of coffee in Dakar, but with the emergence of boutique coffee shops and specialised breakfast cafés, that’s beginning to change.

The Best Breakfast and Café Spots in Dakar, Senegal

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