Paga Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and district capital in Upper East Region of Ghana
About Paga
Paga is a town in the border of Ghana andBurkina Fasowhich is known for their sacred crocodile ponds, where most visitors can touch live crocodiles, the population of Paga is 108 (in 2013), and is multilingual, speaking their native language Kasem and English among other languages According to legend Paga was founded c.1400 by a young man called Naveh, who was saved by a crocodile while on a hunting expedition. He then left his village and settled in the place which is now Paga. The founder of the town, Naveh, when searching for a desirable place to settle, exclaimed "Ayipaga" which means "My eye is fixed on this land". The place came to be called by that name, which in due course was shortened to "Paga".
Top Attractions in Paga
Explore the best things to see and do in Paga:
- ★Paga Crocodile Ponds
Where to Stay in Paga
- 🏨Paga Motel
Paga Travel Guide Sections
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