Con Dao Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
rural district of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam (island)
About Con Dao
Con Dao served as a prison island for political prisoners during the French colonial era, when it was known as Poulo Condore, and in later years the Saigon regime imprisoned opponents of the regime in the infamous cells known as the "tiger cages". The old prison buildings are still standing and are open to the public as is a small museum tracing the island's history. Con Dao is a shining example of good conservation. 80% of the land area of the archipelago is a national park offering primary jungle teeming with interesting life such as the endemic black squirrel and the crab eating macaque. Beautiful beaches and hidden lagoons are also to be found here, with very few tourists. Con Dao is a paradise off the beaten track. For now at least. Most of the surrounding seas are a "no-take" marine
Top Attractions in Con Dao
Explore the best things to see and do in Con Dao:
- ★Dive! Dive! Dive!
- ★Rainbow Divers
- ★Turtle Sanctuary
Where to Eat in Con Dao
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bar200
- 🍴Noodle Shop
- 🍴Phuong Han
- 🍴Tri Ky
Where to Stay in Con Dao
- 🏨A.T.C. Resort
- 🏨National Park Guesthouse
- 🏨Saigon Con Dao
- 🏨Seatravel Con Dao Resort
- 🏨Six Senses
Con Dao Travel Guide Sections
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