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Central Region Ghana is the country’s most historically significant destination, home to UNESCO World Heritage castles that shaped the story of the transatlantic slave trade. The region stretches along the Atlantic coast from fishing villages and palm-fringed beaches to tropical rainforest, offering history, nature, and culture in one destination.
Key attractions: Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, Fort St. Jago, Kakum National Park, Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park, Assin Praso, Winneba Beach, Brenu Beach, Ajumako Craft Village, Mensa Krom.
Best time to visit: November to March, when the dry season brings cooler temperatures and less rainfall along the coast.