Travel Guide San

Located 200 km from Segou, 215 km from Mopti and 270 km from Bobo-Dioulasso, San, the capital of the Bobo country, is a crossroads of peoples, civilizations and religions. The city of San is built in a grey chapel. The mosque, very beautiful, can visit. On Monday, San attracts the population of villages located 50 km on the round for the big market. Beaux pulled by beautiful horses then affluent the bush to go to the big city. This market, very little tourist, is one of the most authentic in Mali. It is a pity that the Djenné market is the same day. The city of San is a pleasant city; the people are very welcoming.The Bobo, also called Bwas, are known to be stubborn, susceptible and bellicose. In the past, they have successively opposed the penetration of Islam and that of French colonizer. They have admirably preserved their traditions. Very animists, the Bobo mastered the traditional pharmacopoeia perfectly and were among the best magicians in the country. Many Bwas preferred to convert to Christianity, less rigoriste than Islam. That is why this region has many churches and a diocese. Very welcoming, they will easily invite you to drink their famous dolo, mil beer. It is probably the best in the country, but also the most productive!