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- The main market lanes: The crowded central aisles are the heart of Marché Total de Bacongo, where stalls of vegetables, dried goods and household items press together under tarps and scrap sheeting.
- Fresh produce rows: Cassava, plantain, peppers, tomatoes and leafy greens are heaped on the ground and on low tables, and the colors are strongest early in the morning.
- Fish and smoked fish stalls: Smoked and dried river fish are sold by the pile, and the smell tells you where to find them before you see them.
- Pondu and cassava sellers: Look for women preparing cassava leaves and chikwangue, the steamed cassava bread wrapped in leaves that is a staple across the region.
- Pagne fabric stalls: Bolts of wax-print cloth hang in dense patterns, and you can ask about the design names and meanings before bargaining.
- The main market lanes: The crowded central aisles are the heart of Marché Total de Bacongo, where stalls of vegetables, dried goods and household items press together under tarps and scrap sheeting.
- Fresh produce rows: Cassava, plantain, peppers, tomatoes and leafy greens are heaped on the ground and on low tables, and the colors are strongest early in the morning.
- Fish and smoked fish stalls: Smoked and dried river fish are sold by the pile, and the smell tells you where to find them before you see them.
- Pondu and cassava sellers: Look for women preparing cassava leaves and chikwangue, the steamed cassava bread wrapped in leaves that is a staple across the region.
- Pagne fabric stalls: Bolts of wax-print cloth hang in dense patterns, and you can ask about the design names and meanings before bargaining.
- Tailors’ corners: Seamstresses with pedal sewing machines will make clothing from the cloth you buy, often at a very modest price.
- Street food vendors: Fried dough, grilled corn, skewers and grilled fish are sold around the edges, and the busiest stand is usually the safest bet.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.