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Largest city and economic capital of Cameroon
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Douala is the largest city and the commercial centre of Cameroon. Douala is really quite a hot and sticky place, and the grimy state of the infrastructure in parts leaves a lot to be desired. With more and more people coming here to seek a better life, it is struggling to keep up with issues like pollution and overcrowding. Sadly, it doesn't have a whole lot in the way of tourist attractions either, and prices tend to be elevated because of all the commerce and industry.
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Museum showcasing the rich maritime history of Douala.
old colonial type building, next to Doual'art and Parc Bonanjo across the street, which has a monument to an unknown soldier.
Housed in La Pagode, a structure that resembles a pagoda, showcases local artists' work and facilitates arts and culture in the community.
Renowned statue made of recycled metal by Cameroonian artist Joseph-Francis Sumégnél in the 1990s that is supposed to express freedom. Watch out for heavy traffic, including motorcycles coming up onto the sidewalk to maneuver, as well as people who may be up to no good.
Former estate of a noted anthropologist named Dika Akwa that shows elements of Sawa architecture and culture.
Abstract roundabout art.
Movie theater and event venue for performing arts.
Modern and marginally maintained hotel which is convenient for airport. Wireless internet works well, air conditioners do not. Rooms are generally clean and have TV with a few English channels. If you need entertainment, there is a nightclub across the street.
A modern hotel which is on the northern side of the city. Rooms are quite good, with air conditioning. Internet might not work and hot water from in room boiler may not work.
Kind of geared for more long-term stays, with accommodations in the form of apartments. No pool or restaurant, but it does have a gym plus private balconies and wifi and is close to restaurants in the Bonapriso neighborhood.
Indoor splash pool.
Outdoor pool with lots of vegetation around and restaurant on premises.
Strikingly yellow exterior.
A new luxury highrise for those who want to spend big money in Douala. Looks like a big concrete monolith rising up from the flats. Has a gym and outdoor pool and restaurant/bar/Sunday brunch, plus a/c, wifi, and airport shuttle. It's close to some other restaurants in the happening Bonapriso neighborhood. Tres cher.
Douala's main city marketplace.
10 Mastercard/Visa card ATMs all over Douala.
By train
Passenger services are operated by Camrail. There are several daily services from the capital Yaoundé on modern Intercity trains which take 3 hr 45 min to complete the journey.
By car
The Route Nationale 3 (N3) from Yaoundé to Limbe and the Route Nationale 5 (N5) from Bafoussam to Douala are the two main roads linking Douala to other cities of the country.
By boat
There are passenger ferries, usually one sailing per week, from Bata and Malabo, both located in Equatorial Guinea.
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