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Best prawns & peri-peri chicken in world
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Crime, Corruption and more Crime
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Go now before the innocence is lost.. which I doubt it
Don't miss the wonderful railway station!
CatherineReichardt Says: I am a sucker for trains, so it's no surprise that I made a point of seeking out the railway station, which was designed by Gustav Eiffel (of Paris Tower fame). It's smaller than you might expect, but beautifully proportioned nonetheless.Of course it would have been even...
Mercado Municipal - a proper working market
CatherineReichardt Says: This is a proper working market frequented by local people to do their grocery shopping, so it's a great place to go people watching and get a sense of what the locals buy. If nothing else, you will be astounded by the sheer number of variations on a peri peri (VERY hot...
MHN (I) - The Natural History Museum
MarioPortugal Says: The Museu de História Natural -MHN- (The Natural History Museum) was founded in 1911 and since 1933 it has been located in this Manueline style building (see photos). Due to its thousands of items on display, this Museum is definitely one of Maputo's most popular...
MHN (II) - at the entrance of the Museum
MarioPortugal Says: At the entrance of the MHN - Museu de História Natural (The Natural History Museum), the visitor finds the access to the Museum's second floor (see photo).The visitor is now facing a pair of elephant's tusks and also two embalmed antelope heads positioned as "looking" to...
MHN (VI) - The attack of the Lion !!
MarioPortugal Says: The "Attack of the Lion" as described at the MHN - Museu de História Natural (The Natural History Museum): To attack the animal that was chosen to be its prey, the Lion develops a short run, truly fulminate, followed by a jump on its victim. If the prey is of small size, it...
3 Reviews and 75 Opinions Holiday Inn, Maputo Beach Hotel is located at avenida da Marginal, right where Mira Mar beach...
Café Camissa: Snacks at the Camissa
MarioPortugal Says: Besides acting "as both a meeting point and a place to exchange ideas" for artists, travellers, intellectuals, locals and regulars, Café Camissa is also a nice place for snacks & beverages.Click here to read my Café Camissa Tip about posted on Maputo's Things To Do.Except...
Small African cafes in T3: Small African cafes in T3
georeiser Says: You will find small African cafes in many places in and around Maputo. These cafes are cheap places to eat. The T3 area is right outside Maputo. I was at a small cafe and had a T-bone steak, fresh bread and a beer. The cafe is located about 200 meter from the school yard in...
Adult spots in Rua de Bagamoyo: Red light district of Maputo
georeiser Says: Rua de Bagamoyo in the Baixa area is the Red Light District of Maputo. Actually it's only a small street with 4-5 bars and a strip club. The street is a hangout for prostitutes, so keep away if you don't like it.
georeiser Says: Africa Bar was recommended in a website. It's a well known nightclub located on avenida 24 de Julho and Karl Marx street, 5 minutes walk from the city centre.I came there on a thursday night at 10PM, and the queue to get in was enormous. The guests at this place were mainly...
georeiser Says: Maputo Intl. airport (MPM) is the main airport in Mozambique. It's an old airport with a small terminal. But the runway is long enough to handle big aircrafts. I came with an Airbus 340 operated by TAP. The airport is located 3 km northwest of the city boundary. Arriving at...
Mercado do Pau: Handmade masks
georeiser Says: Handmade masks can be bought everywhere on the streets in Maputo. And of course at Bazar Artesanato, the Saturday Market. I bought three small handmade masks and paid 100 Metacais for each (see first photo). The masks are handcrafted from wood. I think this is a special...
Street sellers in Maputo: Sunglases, wallets, watches, etc.
georeiser Says: There are a lot street sellers in the Baixa area of Maputo who try to sell sunglases, wallets, watches, laserpens and toys. Most of the things are copies. Remember to bargain, and the price will be very cheap.
DAO Says: The current Mozambique flag was officially adopted on May 1, 1983. It consists of three equal horizontal bands of green (top), black, and yellow with a red isosceles triangle on what is called the ‘hoist’ side. The Green colour stands for agriculture, Red sybolises the...
THE MYSTERY OF THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION
DAO Says: Ever wonder why some countries have Embassies and some have High Commissions? A High Commission (with the attendant High Commissioner) means that the country is a member of the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth was the Former British Commonwealth that was formed by nations that...
DAO Says: Its not just the landmines that kill, so does Malaria. If you are traveling from South Africa, remember your tablets and sprays! It is much easier to buy your needed supplies before you get into the country.I would suggest you buy repellant with 100% DEET.DEET
georeiser Says: I have red some tips about the corrupt police who steel from foreigners in the street, and also comments which disagree on this statement. I can confirm that the police are targeting tourists. The police is maybe the most corrupt police in the Southern part of Africa....
jwpinnacle Says: Had a similar incident with Customers. After arriving at Mozambique and being in Maputo for a few days a guy came up to me and said remember me I am the Customer Officer that let you through - can you give me money for petrol. I said I did not remember him and walked off.
DAO Says: Always a good idea when travelling anywhere is to have a couple of copies of your Passport. In Mozambique this will be extra important. Other than at the border, NEVER show or handover your passport. Always have a copy on you 24hrs a day. The Police like to 'fine' people...
Street sellers & shoe shine workers
georeiser Says: There are streets sellers and shoe shine workers everywhere in Maputo. They find their own space on the pavements and streets since most of them cannot afford to rent a shop space. I think the Mozambicanos were honest and polite.
georeiser Says: The mobile phone works good in Maputo (October 2008). The connection is also good in the main roads around the city.The roaming price for a foreign SIM card is expensive, but it's cheap to use a local SIM card inside the country. I bought a Mozambique SIM card with prepaid...
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Xefina Island - The Xefina Island stands at the Maputo Bay and it is a very beautiful small island, and unlike the many Mozambique Islands, Xefina hasn't got buildings, electricity, stores ... and that is the reason...
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Q: hello I would like to visit ,begin next year,maputo,marracuene,bilene and xai-xai; I would like to receive info about this...
A: Hi. A usefull website is http://www.mozambiqueconnection.co.za/mmap.htm There you can get info on the various towns in Mozambique. Generally Maputo is safe but be aware...
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Maputo - formerly "Lourenço Marques"
I've got some interesting experiences in Maputo. I'd love to share with you the 110 tips I've written, the 324 photos uploaded, and 2 travelogues I've created.
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Maputo is the largest city and capital of Mozambique. It has an official population of approximately 1,5 mill. people, but is estimated to be much higher because of the slums and other settlements...
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I first traveled to Maputo shortly after the peace accord was signed ending the long civil war that tore the country apart. What greeted me then was a turmoil stricken country without infrastructure...
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When you first arrive in Maputo you feel 2 things at once: * The vibrant buzz of a tropical, but poor country full of life and culture * Unsafe - crime, dangerous drivers and corrupt Police Colonial...
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Walking around Maputo you can imagine that this could be a great city. There are wonderful old buildings, reasonable infrastructure and fantastic food. Mozambique is a big country, the capital might...
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