Travel Guide to Maputo, Mozambique

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Maputo, the capital and largest city in Mozambique since 1898, was formerly known as Lourenco Marques. In 2007 the city had a population of about 1,766,184. The city is home to the country’s most important harbor, situated about 90km from the border of South Africa.

What to see / do

• Maputo Elephant Reserve – With about 100 to 300 elephants that reside in the reserve
• Maputo Central Market – Selling fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables in a lively atmosphere.
• The Jardim Tunduru - A small botanical Garden
• The Railway Station – Designed by Gustave Eiffel
• The National Art Museum – Collection of Mozambican art
• Inhambane – A small sleepy historic town about 485km north of Maputo.

Events

• Maputo International Music Festival – Includes piano, jazz, opera and more.
• All Africa Games