Wukro

Wukro is a town in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia. It can be used as a base for exploring the rock-hewn churches of north-eastern Tigray.

Buses going between Adigrat and Mekele can drop passengers off at Wukro.

Map of Wukro

The town is small and walkable.

• 13.8019439.6023721 Wukro Chirkos. The first rock-hewn church known outside Ethiopia, and also one of the easiest to access, since it's in the town itself. Other rock-hewn churches in the area require transport.  (updated Feb 2020)
• 13.78951439.6084332 Wukro Archaeological Museum, Unnamed Road, ☏ +251 34 440 9360. Focuses on a number of important archaeological digs. Well set out and has a guide employed by the museum, which is a pleasant bonus.  (updated Feb 2020)

• 13.77920439.5981161 Fisseha Hotel, ☏ +251 91 473 0898. Good rooms and a restaurant well known for its (excellent) roast goat.  (updated Feb 2020)

• Adigrat to the north
• Axum to the north-west
• Mekele to the south