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Sights & Activities
Nampula doesn't have as much to offer architecturally as Maputo and Beira, but there are
a few intriguing buildings. The main one is the imposing Cathedral of Nossa Senhora de
Fátima Offline map Google map , in a large plaza flanked at one end by the governor's
house .
National Ethnography Museum
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(Museu Nacional de Etnografia; Avenida Eduardo Mondlane; admission Mtc100;
9am-5pm Tue-Fri, 2-5pm Sat & Sun) The National Ethnography Museum is worth a visit,
with a collection documenting various aspects of local life and culture, and explanations
in English and Portuguese.
MUSEUM
Complexo Bamboo Swimming Pool
(Ribáué Rd; adult/child Mtc200/100) A good spot to cool off.
SWIMMING
Sleeping
Ruby Nampula $
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( 82-717 9923; claudilhas@hotmail.com; Rua Daniel Napatima; dm/d Mtc700/1600;
) This backpackers in a converted private house is highly recommended, especially for
travellers using Nampula as a jumping off point for Mozambique Island. It has spotless,
good value rooms and dormitories - Nampula's best value in the budget category - plus
hot water, a self-catering kitchen and a small bar selling snacks and cakes. The staff is
very helpful with onward travel information. It's a block from the Museum, next to the
well-signposted offices of World Vision.
BACKPACKERS
Complexo Bamboo $$
( 26-216595, 26-217838; bamboo@teledata.mz; Ribáué Rd; s/d/tw/ste Mtc1950/2450/
2450/2950; ) Pleasant, well-maintained rooms (the twins are nicer than the
doubles) in expansive grounds with a children's playground make this a good choice for
families. All rooms have TV and minifridge and there's a popular restaurant. It's about
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