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Mozambique Maputo travel guide
18 things to do in Maputo. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Maputo
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception — cathedral in Maputo, Mozambique (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Natural History Museum of Mozambique — natural history museum in Maputo, Mozambique (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Tunduru Gardens — park in Maputo, Mozambique (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Polana church — church building in Distrito Urbano de KaMpfumo, Mozambique (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Casa Amarela — building in Maputo (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Maputo Fortress — fortress in Maputo, Mozambique (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Monumento aos Mortos da Primeira Guerra Mundial (Maputo) (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Synagogue of Maputo — jewish place of worship in Mozambique (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Praça da Independência (Maputo) — square in Maputo, Mozambique (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Catedral Ortodoxa Arcangel Micael e Gabriel (Maputo) (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Fort Lijdzaamheid — building in Mozambique (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Mesquita da Baixa — mosque in Maputo, Mozambique (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Praça dos Heróis Moçambicanos (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Wallace fountain, Tunduru Gardens (visit ≈ 15 min)
- São José de Lhanguene — building in Mozambique (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Teatro Avenida — theatre in Maputo (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Praça 25 de Junho (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Revolution Museum — museum in Maputo (visit ≈ 120 min)
2-day Maputo walking itinerary
Starting point: City centre. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 9.5 km · 12,800 steps · 2 h 7 min on the way): Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception → Polana church → Synagogue of Maputo → Natural History Museum of Mozambique → Maputo Fortress → Casa Amarela → Monumento aos Mortos da Primeira Guerra Mundial (Maputo)
- Day 2 (≈ 0.8 km · 1,080 steps · 10 min on the way): Tunduru Gardens
Good to know before visiting Maputo
- Fine: Photographing military sites, airports, bridges and government buildings is prohibited.
- Warning: Always carry your passport or a certified copy; police checks are common.
- Warning: Check official advice for Cabo Delgado province.
- Warning: Malaria is a risk; ask your doctor about prevention and use repellent.
- Warning: Traffic drives on the left.
- The currency is the metical; carry cash outside cities.
- Emergency: police 119, ambulance 117, fire 198
- Plugs: C/F/M, 220V
- Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
- Tipping: About 10% is customary.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Mozambique, Wikivoyage — Mozambique, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Maputo travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Maputo?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
- What are the top things to do in Maputo?
- Highlights: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Natural History Museum of Mozambique, Tunduru Gardens, Polana church and Casa Amarela. The map has 18 things to do in total.
- What is the emergency number in Maputo?
- Emergency: police 119, ambulance 117, fire 198.
- Do you tip in Maputo?
- About 10% is customary.
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