Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mabuku
(Avenida Julius Nyerere)
Diagonally opposite the South African High Commission, with
a small selection of English-language books and magazines.
BOOKS
Information
Cultural Centres
ceb.eventos@tvcabo.co.mz; cnr Avenidas Karl Marx & 25 de Setembro)
Exhibitions by
Lusophone artists and Portuguese language courses.
www.ccfmoz.com
;
Praça da Independência)
An excellent place, with art exhibitions, mu-
sic and dance performances, films, theatre and more.
21-493892; ccp-maputo@instituto-camoes.pt; 720 Avenida Julius Nyerere)
Art and pho-
tography exhibits; opposite the South African High Commission.
Dangers & Annoyances
Although most tourists visit Maputo without mishap, be vigilant when out and about both
during the day and at night, and take sensible precautions. In particular, avoid carrying a
bag, wearing expensive jewellery or otherwise giving a potential thief reason to think that
you might have something of value. Don't put yourself in isolating situations, and at
night, always take a taxi. Areas to avoid during the day include the isolated stretches of
the Marginal between Praça Robert Mugabe and the Southern Sun hotel, and the access
roads leading down to the Marginal from Avenida Friedrich Engels. Also avoid the area
below the escarpment just south of Avenida Patrice Lumumba.
Restricted areas that are off-limits to pede- strians (no photos) include the eastern foot-
path on Avenida Julius Nyerere, in front of the president's residence, and the Ponta Ver-
melha zone in the city's southeastern corner.
Emergency
Official emergency numbers rarely work. It's better to seek help from your hotel or em-
bassy.
