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'''The village of Ambobaka is located along the Ramena River in the northwest of Madagascar. From [[Ambanja]] to Ambobaka it is about 19 kilometres along a dirt road. '''
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Amongst the locals of the region, Ambobaka is well known for its traditional healers using medicinal plants growing in the area. There is also a small hospital specialised in healing broken bones and sprains using medicinal plants (''L' Hopital Jaosidy Don Naturel'').
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A short pirogue trip on the Ramena River takes one to the ''Bon Pères'' cascade.
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The main part of the village is located after the bridge coming from Ambanja.
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'''GPS coordinates'''<br>
Garmin: -13.751951, 48.517211
== Photos ==
View all [[Ambobaka photos]]
== Additional information ==
* [[Sambirano Trekking Tour]]
* [[Ambanja_to_Bemaneviky_by_bike|Bike ride Ambanja to Bemaneviky]] - 30.74 km
