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Maputo Travel

Visit the Capital of Mozambique, with a range of highlights and attractions
Experience the atmosphere of this African cities’ Portuguese colonial past
Interesting architectural styles combined with markets and a buzzing night-life
Vibrant and energetic city offering a fascinating cultural experience

Maputo Accommodation

A visit to Mozambique would not be completed without at least 2 nights in Maputo. Accommodations is varied with hotels and family friendly accommodations to suit all budgets.
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Maputo Tours

Walking tours through the city and for nature lovers the elephant Reserve. There are also day tours for those who want an indepth understanding of this energetic city.
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Maputo Map

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About Maputo

Maputo is the capital of Mozambique (since 1907) with a population of around 1.5 million and is located on the south coast. Maputo was founded in the late 18th century and originally named after Lourenço Marques, a Portuguese trader who reached the area around 1544. After civil war and since the 1990’s the city is working hard to develop economically.

This energetic and vibrant city is a perfect stop-over if you enjoy experiencing a buzzing, unordered city that holds hidden gems, makeshift stalls, fascinating building styles and interesting cultural experiences.

Acasia and Jacaranda trees line the streets and pavements are dotted by many cafés, world-class restaurants, music venues and markets. This makes for amazing walking tours and expeditions where tourists can absorb the mystical seafarer imagery and architectural hotchpotch dating back 400 years. The Cathedral on Independence Square, the Central Railway Station (painted by Gustave Eiffel), the grand City Hall, the Gothic-style Museum of Natural History and the Fortress (now the Colonial History Museum and one of the oldest buildings) are only a few of the interesting buildings worth a visit. Experiencing the Tunduro Gardens should also be on your list of things to do and could be combined with a visit to the buzzing Municipal Market. This market is the best place to shop for curios, local art, basketwork and carvings. Modern buildings include Mousinho de Albuquerue Square, the National Library and Eduardo Mondlane University.

If nature is what you crave, then a drive to the swamplands of the Elephant Reserve is definitely worth it. It is located around 80 km south of Maputo where three large saline lakes support a wide variety of bird, fish and animal life. This 236, 000 hectare area is protected and an important nesting site for sea turtles.

Maputo Recommended Accommodation

	Casa Lisa Less than one hour north of Maputo, you find rustic and comfortable accommodation at reasonable...
	Catembe Gallery & Hotel Catembe Gallery Hotel sees itself as a lifestyle Hotel, a tropical home, away from home. We...
	Costa do Sol The original hotel of Art Deco architecture has been in operation for many years under family...
	Hotel Cardoso Hotel Cardoso overlooks the Bay of Maputo and has a beautiful big pool and shared lounge areas and...
	Hotel Tivoli The Tivoli Hotel combines quality service and hospitality facilities hallmark of a city hotel. The...
	Hotel VIP Grand The hotel offers the most modern technologies and comfort for a pleasant stay either for business...
	Mozaika Guest House By the shade of the Mango tree you will find a colourful home, an oasis in the city center,...
	Nhonguane Lodge Nhonguane Lodge (formerly Ponta Torres Camp) is located on the peaceful Bay of Maputo, 400m along...
	Polana Serena Hotel The Polana Serena Hotel truly recalls the impressive grandeur of colonial Mozambique where it...
	Rovuma Hotel The Pestana Rovuma Hotel is decorated with a true African feel and furniture is made of carved wood...
	Southern Sun Maputo The Southern Sun Maputo was built on the beachfront of the Avenida da Marginal where it overlooks...
	Sundown Guest House Situated in the centrally located up-market residential area of Sommerschield in Maputo, Sundown...