Guidebook for Maputo
Food Scene
There are many Taverna Doce Coffe places in Maputo but I prefer the one at Jardim dos Namorados, Frederik Engels Av. This is my favourite because of the wonderful sea view. This is the right place to have your breakfast. It is not cheap but the quality of the products are very good. Try the "Pasteis de Nata".
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Taverna Doce
Avenida Julius NyerereThere are many Taverna Doce Coffe places in Maputo but I prefer the one at Jardim dos Namorados, Frederik Engels Av. This is my favourite because of the wonderful sea view. This is the right place to have your breakfast. It is not cheap but the quality of the products are very good. Try the "Pasteis de Nata".
Take the ferryboat, cross the bay to Catembe, walk in the beach to the left side and find Diogo Restaurant. A very good restaurant with tradition to serve the best sea food and fish. It takes 20 minutes to cross the bay, then walk another 25 minutes on the beach and have a wonderful lunch. Enjoy your day!
Restaurante Diogo
Take the ferryboat, cross the bay to Catembe, walk in the beach to the left side and find Diogo Restaurant. A very good restaurant with tradition to serve the best sea food and fish. It takes 20 minutes to cross the bay, then walk another 25 minutes on the beach and have a wonderful lunch. Enjoy your day!
This is a gallery cafe with an enviable location, from where you can see the magnificent sunset of Maputo and the night lights illuminating the city and the other side of the bay (Catembe). Very beautiful. I recommend a caipirinha and especially the feta cheese samoosas covered with honey and sesame seeds ... not to be missed!
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Dhow Maputo
4 Rua da MarracueneThis is a gallery cafe with an enviable location, from where you can see the magnificent sunset of Maputo and the night lights illuminating the city and the other side of the bay (Catembe). Very beautiful. I recommend a caipirinha and especially the feta cheese samoosas covered with honey and sesame seeds ... not to be missed!
Our Fish Market. This is a place where you can buy fish and sea food and cook at home or you can choose your fish and sea food and have it done there. It is not an economic place but it is a whole experience going there. Be patient with the guys that are going to harasse you trying to sell you something.
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Mercado de Pescado
Our Fish Market. This is a place where you can buy fish and sea food and cook at home or you can choose your fish and sea food and have it done there. It is not an economic place but it is a whole experience going there. Be patient with the guys that are going to harasse you trying to sell you something.
If you are a fan of sushi, this is a place to have a good sushi meal.
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Dolce Vita
822 Av. Julius NyerereIf you are a fan of sushi, this is a place to have a good sushi meal.
Best place for pizza. Also serves italian food, salads, burgers. Very cosmopolitan restaurant. Very good place to meet international and local people and watch sports.
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Mundos Restaurant
Avenida Julius NyerereBest place for pizza. Also serves italian food, salads, burgers. Very cosmopolitan restaurant. Very good place to meet international and local people and watch sports.
Moksha Indian Restaurant
941 Av. Julius NyerereGood iIndian restaurant. Also good vegetarian food.
Indian food. Good vegetarian choice also and very cheap. There is one Galaxy in Coop and another one in Polana. Also takeaway. Find the nr in the fridge.
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Galaxy Indian Restaurant
Indian food. Good vegetarian choice also and very cheap. There is one Galaxy in Coop and another one in Polana. Also takeaway. Find the nr in the fridge.
Arts & Culture
At FEIMA - Feira de Artesanato, Flores e Gastronomica you can find a myriad of handmade local crafts, each a perfect souvenir to take home from your travels.
The prices here are quite consistent. Some of the vendors have POS and accept payment with cards.
Two restaurants are located within the market grounds:
One is an Italo Mozambican Restaurant. They serve nice Italian and Mozambican food. The other restaurant is my favourite restaurant for Mozambican food at very, very good price. Here you can try traditional dishes like matapa (vegetarian or with seafood), nhemba beans, okra stew, different curries, seafood, fish and our famous Zambezian grilled chicken. All served with rice, shima.
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FEIMA - Crafts, Flowers and Gastronomy Fair of Maputo
Avenida dos Mártires da MachavaAt FEIMA - Feira de Artesanato, Flores e Gastronomica you can find a myriad of handmade local crafts, each a perfect souvenir to take home from your travels.
The prices here are quite consistent. Some of the vendors have POS and accept payment with cards.
Two restaurants are located within the market grounds:
One is an Italo Mozambican Restaurant. They serve nice Italian and Mozambican food. The other restaurant is my favourite restaurant for Mozambican food at very, very good price. Here you can try traditional dishes like matapa (vegetarian or with seafood), nhemba beans, okra stew, different curries, seafood, fish and our famous Zambezian grilled chicken. All served with rice, shima.
Take the Mafalala Tour. Mafalala is a very iconic area in Maputo. Many important names, like Eusebio (football player), Malangatana (painter), José Craveirinha (poet and writer), Samora Machel (first president in Mozambique) and so many more, were born or in anyway lived in this area.
Mafalala
Take the Mafalala Tour. Mafalala is a very iconic area in Maputo. Many important names, like Eusebio (football player), Malangatana (painter), José Craveirinha (poet and writer), Samora Machel (first president in Mozambique) and so many more, were born or in anyway lived in this area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Music Venue and Karaoke Bar, with live music and local environment, Gil Vicente is a must in Maputo. Open everyday. Thursdays are special.
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Gil-Vicente Café-Bar
Music Venue and Karaoke Bar, with live music and local environment, Gil Vicente is a must in Maputo. Open everyday. Thursdays are special.
Good Jazz. Sometimes the best jazz players are there, offering a wonderful show. I believe the entrance is free. You just pay for your drinks. On Thursdays and Fridays sunset
Hotel Terminus
Avenida Francisco Orlando MagumbweGood Jazz. Sometimes the best jazz players are there, offering a wonderful show. I believe the entrance is free. You just pay for your drinks. On Thursdays and Fridays sunset
Nucleo d’Arte has got the perfect local atmosphere everyday but especially on Sundays afternoon. Live music, painting exhibitions and cold beer. Open everyday from 10am to 8pm
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Núcleo de Arte
Nucleo d’Arte has got the perfect local atmosphere everyday but especially on Sundays afternoon. Live music, painting exhibitions and cold beer. Open everyday from 10am to 8pm
Parks & Nature
A day or two in Inhaca Island can be a wonderful option. You can take the ferry (3 hours) or a touristic boat (1 hour) and go to the Island. The ferry takes you to Inhaca and you make your own plan to go around in the island. The tour boats take you to Ponta de Santa Maria, a beautiful spot in the island, for snorkelling and swimming in those beautiful green/bluish warm waters, returning to Inhaca for lunch. On the return to Maputo they stop in Portuguese Island, a natural reserve.
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Inhaca Island
A day or two in Inhaca Island can be a wonderful option. You can take the ferry (3 hours) or a touristic boat (1 hour) and go to the Island. The ferry takes you to Inhaca and you make your own plan to go around in the island. The tour boats take you to Ponta de Santa Maria, a beautiful spot in the island, for snorkelling and swimming in those beautiful green/bluish warm waters, returning to Inhaca for lunch. On the return to Maputo they stop in Portuguese Island, a natural reserve.
Bilene Beach is 2 hours driving from Maputo. There are many lodges and restaurants available in Bilene. At Bilene you can cross to the other side of the bay and you will have open sea waiting for you. Fishing is a good option in Bilene
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Praia Do Bilene
Bilene Beach is 2 hours driving from Maputo. There are many lodges and restaurants available in Bilene. At Bilene you can cross to the other side of the bay and you will have open sea waiting for you. Fishing is a good option in Bilene
This is better known as "The Elephants Reserve". It is located in the other side of the bay (going south). You need a 4x4 vehicle for this trip. You can rent a car with an experienced driver to take you there. This can be a one day trip, leaving very early in the morning. Organize your own food and drinks for the day.
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Maputo Special Reserve
This is better known as "The Elephants Reserve". It is located in the other side of the bay (going south). You need a 4x4 vehicle for this trip. You can rent a car with an experienced driver to take you there. This can be a one day trip, leaving very early in the morning. Organize your own food and drinks for the day.
Sightseeing
The Cathedral of Maputo, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Conception, is an emblematic building of the city; Projected in 1936 by the engineer Marçal Freitas e Costa; Inaugurated in 1944. This Cathedral, which has a modern architecture, has the interior height of 16 m and a tower with a height of 61 m. Archdiocese: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo
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Catedral de Maputo
Rua da RádioThe Cathedral of Maputo, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Conception, is an emblematic building of the city; Projected in 1936 by the engineer Marçal Freitas e Costa; Inaugurated in 1944. This Cathedral, which has a modern architecture, has the interior height of 16 m and a tower with a height of 61 m. Archdiocese: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo
Installed in 1892 Designed by Gustavo Eiffel The Iron House is a prefabricated property imported from Belgium to Mozambique and built in 1892 to be the residence of the general governor of Lourenço Marques (now Maputo). Today, the Iron House belongs to the National Libraries - Ministry of Culture. Time to visit: 8am to 2pm
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Casa de Ferro
Avenida Samora MachelInstalled in 1892 Designed by Gustavo Eiffel The Iron House is a prefabricated property imported from Belgium to Mozambique and built in 1892 to be the residence of the general governor of Lourenço Marques (now Maputo). Today, the Iron House belongs to the National Libraries - Ministry of Culture. Time to visit: 8am to 2pm
Considered one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world; I recommend the visit to the Museum of the Railway Station, inside the station. Very recent, modern, well-structured and informative; It is interesting to notice the large posters that are hanging along the pathway inside the station. On your way in you can see pictures of the most beautiful railway stations in the world and returning you can see pictures showing the history of the Maputo`s Railway Station; The best time to visit this station is at the beginning of the morning and at the end of the day as you are going to see crowds of people arriving and departing on trains and have a glimpse of Maputo’s population
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Maputo Railway Station
Considered one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world; I recommend the visit to the Museum of the Railway Station, inside the station. Very recent, modern, well-structured and informative; It is interesting to notice the large posters that are hanging along the pathway inside the station. On your way in you can see pictures of the most beautiful railway stations in the world and returning you can see pictures showing the history of the Maputo`s Railway Station; The best time to visit this station is at the beginning of the morning and at the end of the day as you are going to see crowds of people arriving and departing on trains and have a glimpse of Maputo’s population
It was called the Fortress of Our Lady of Conception. Today is the Fortress of Maputo. Built in colonial times in 1787, Maputo's fortress is undoubtedly one of the most visited spots in the capital of Mozambique. This is a must visit for anyone who enjoys history and culture; It is one of the oldest buildings in Maputo; Inside the fortress is a museum of colonial history; Sometimes there are painting or photography exhibitions in the interior of the Maputo’s Fortress Time to visit: Every day, including weekends, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fortaleza de Maputo
Rua de Timor LesteIt was called the Fortress of Our Lady of Conception. Today is the Fortress of Maputo. Built in colonial times in 1787, Maputo's fortress is undoubtedly one of the most visited spots in the capital of Mozambique. This is a must visit for anyone who enjoys history and culture; It is one of the oldest buildings in Maputo; Inside the fortress is a museum of colonial history; Sometimes there are painting or photography exhibitions in the interior of the Maputo’s Fortress Time to visit: Every day, including weekends, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Central Market is worth a visit; Here you can have close contact with people, observe what is consumed and do your shopping; You can find all kind of vegetables, fruit, legumes, cashew nuts, seafood of all kinds and also different type of meat; You can have a look and taste indigenous/exotic fruits like the Baobab’s fruit, tsintsiva and many others; Here you can also ask for recipes to make some of the local dishes; Please ask prices from different sellers to make sure you are paying the correct price and also pay attention to the scale weighing the products. Visiting Hours: The market opens between 7am and 6pm, but the best time to visit is between 10am and 2pm;
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Central Market
Avenida 25 de SetembroThe Central Market is worth a visit; Here you can have close contact with people, observe what is consumed and do your shopping; You can find all kind of vegetables, fruit, legumes, cashew nuts, seafood of all kinds and also different type of meat; You can have a look and taste indigenous/exotic fruits like the Baobab’s fruit, tsintsiva and many others; Here you can also ask for recipes to make some of the local dishes; Please ask prices from different sellers to make sure you are paying the correct price and also pay attention to the scale weighing the products. Visiting Hours: The market opens between 7am and 6pm, but the best time to visit is between 10am and 2pm;