Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
'train' that runs in a two-hour loop to all the city's main sites, with 10 scheduled stops,
and four circuits daily.
CULTURAL TOUR
Bairro Mafalala Walking Tour
( 82-418 0314;
www.iverca.org
;
per person for 3 hr tour Mtc1000-1500)
A walking
tour through Mafalala bairro focusing on the area's rich historical and cultural roots, and
including a stop at a local
curandeiro
(traditional healer) and a dance performance. The
per person price varies depending on group size.
Jane Flood Walking Tours
(jane.flood@gmail.com)
Specialist walking tours focusing on Maputo's architecture and
art.
CULTURAL TOUR
Festivals & Events
There's almost always an art or music festival happening in Maputo. For upcoming events
check with Centro Cultural Franco-Moçambicano (
Click here
)
, Kulungwana Espaço
Artístico (
Click here
)
and the Living in Maputo pages on
Club of Mozambique
Sleeping
If you want to be in the thick of things, choose somewhere in or near the baixa or in the
central area just above the baixa. For sea breezes and more tranquillity, head to the upper
part of town, in and around Sommerschield and the Polana neighbourhood, or to Avenida
Marginal and Costa do Sol.
BAIXA
Residencial Palmeiras $$
( 82-306 9200, 21-300199;
www.palmeiras-guesthouse.com
; 948 Avenida Patrice Lu-
mumba; s/d Mtc2500/3100; )
This popular place has bright decor, comfortable,
good-value rooms (all but one with private bathroom, and all with TV) and a tiny garden.
It's near the British High Commission, and about 10 minutes on foot from the Luciano,
Maning Nice and TCO bus company offices.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
