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Maputo

Mozambique's laid-back capital, with jacaranda-lined avenues, colonial and modernist buildings, a grand railway station and fresh seafood.

Photo: AmigoDia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Best Time to Go
May–Oct
Our full guide to Maputo is being written. It's on the Mozambique list as If You're Nearby.

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Beaches · Islands

Bazaruto Archipelago

About 344 miles away

Dunes and clear water.

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Beaches · Marine life

Tofo

About 237 miles away

Manta rays and whale sharks.

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Worth a Detour
Nature · Safari

Gorongosa

About 513 miles away

An inspiring wildlife comeback.

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