Maputo
Mozambique
- Safety rating
- 5/10
- Best time to visit
- The cooler, drier season from May to October is most comfortable and ideal for the coast.
- Population
- 1.1M
Overview
Mozambique's seaside capital fuses Portuguese colonial grandeur, Mediterranean-style cafés and Afro-Latin rhythm along a breezy bay. Jacaranda-lined avenues, fresh seafood and a buzzing nightlife give it an irresistible coastal energy.
Top attractions
Visit the iron Casa de Ferro, the Central Market, the CFM railway station, and the seafront Marginal promenade.
Getting around
Chapas (minibuses), tuk-tuks and taxis serve the city; ride-hailing apps operate, and the center is partly walkable.