5 reasons to visit Maputo right now

Carlbrewster
3 min readMay 11, 2017

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The flowery lanes, tropical weather, crystal-clear water, and the beaches to relax the senses! Maputo is all about exploring new destinations! Being the capital city of Mozambique, it has a population of about two million and a large harbor.

The adventure never sets off in Maputo, you may be a romance hunter, an adventure traveler or a peace longing wanderer, Maputo has room for all! Before planning a trip or making up mind to check out the property for sale in Maputo, know what’s the best-:

  1. Visit the Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum is a colonial style building having a collection of Elephant birth cycle, huge sharks and much more from marine life to see. The amazing architecture of 1911 makes the museum a worth visit.

2. Take a Train Trip

Board a train from central railway station designed by Gustave Eiffel, the architect behind Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Statue of Liberty in New York. The marble pillars, wrought iron works and the large central dome, you’ve got to see the station for an experience of exquisite architecture.

3. Spend the day at Central Market

It’s a tempting for shopaholics! Indulge in the colorful surroundings of the old buildings, it’s a hub of activity, get everything from the basics to household items, handicrafts. Get your foodie cravings sorted with some yum street items. Experience the local.

4. Botanical Gardens

The Jardim Tunduru Botanical Gardens, located in downtown Maputo, offer a welcome shady retreat on steamy tropical days, and cannot help but hark back to the Mozambican capital’s more grandiose colonial past. Rely on botanical gardens when you have plans for an all day picnic.

5. The Fortaleza

Take a leap into the history. The Fortaleza is a Portuguese fort which has cannons pointed out to sea. It is situated near the center of town and contains the remains of Ngungunyana, ruler of the old Gaza Empire, who tried and failed to defeat the Portuguese at the end of the 19th century.

Check out the Apartments for sale in Maputo for a better experience in the capital city. Get the best apartments on Casamozambique.

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Carlbrewster

A Traveler who loves to travel around the world to explore the less known destinations!