Pointe-Noire Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the Republic of the Congo
About Pointe-Noire
The city, commonly known as PNR, had almost 1.2 million residents in 2017. Pointe-Noire is the centre of the oil industry of the Republic of Congo, one of the main oil producers in Central Africa. Pointe-Noire is also known for its fishing industry, which is often at odds with the oil development. Pointe-Noire has a wet season that spans from October through April, while the remaining 5 months form the dry season. Temperatures are somewhat cooler during the dry season with average temperatures of 24 °C. During the wet season, average temperatures hover around 28 °C.
Top Attractions in Pointe-Noire
Explore the best things to see and do in Pointe-Noire:
- ★African Circle Museum of Pointe-Noire
- ★Conkouati-Douli National Park
- ★Côte Sauvage
- ★Diosso Gorge
- ★Mâ-Loango Regional Museum
- ★Tchimpounga Animal Sanctuary
Where to Eat in Pointe-Noire
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cercle Naval
- 🍴Citronnelle
- 🍴Gaspar
- 🍴Kactus
- 🍴La Cite
- 🍴Le Derrick
Where to Stay in Pointe-Noire
- 🏨Hotel Palm Beach Congo
- 🏨Hotel Twiga
Pointe-Noire Travel Guide Sections
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