Jos Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Plateau State, Nigeria
About Jos
Jos is inhabited by various ethnic groups and chiefs, of whom are indigenous Afizere, Berom, Anaguta, Bugi, Mwagwavul, Angas, Tarok and many more from other areas of Nigeria, such as Yoruba and Igbo, Hausa and many southerners displaced from other northern cities in the aftermath of religious violence. The most widely spoken language is Hausa, and because of the high literacy rate in Jos, almost everyone also speaks English. Jos is an old city, one of the first built in Nigeria during colonial rule. Jos has always been the home of many cultures. Because of its old structure, Jos has been a very hard place for the government to renovate. Although places like Rayfield and other new settlements have the feeling of living in a developed city, its oldest sites and tourist locations most certain
Top Attractions in Jos
Explore the best things to see and do in Jos:
- ★Gbong Gwom Jos' palace
- ★Jos Museum and Zoo
- ★Jos National Museum
- ★Jos Wildlife Park
- ★Lamingo Dam
- ★Lamingo garden
- ★Lamingo Golf Club
- ★Mees Palace
Where to Eat in Jos
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴A1 Food Restaurant
- 🍴All Spice Restaurant
- 🍴Bevelyns Restaurant
- 🍴Calabar Restaurant & Catering Services
- 🍴Channel 5 Restaurant
- 🍴Chops & Grill Affairs
Where to Stay in Jos
- 🏨Crest Hotel
- 🏨Krosha Suites
- 🏨Silk Suites
- 🏨Valada Hotel and Resorts
Jos Travel Guide Sections
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