Maputo's historic railway station

Mozambique

Maputo

Mozambique's lively capital on the bay.

About Maputo

Maputo is a vibrant city of wide, tree-lined avenues, colonial-era architecture and a buzzing food and art scene. Its famous railway station, often listed among the world's most beautiful, sits a short distance from the harbour.

Things to do

  • Visit the grand Maputo Railway Station
  • Browse the craft and fish markets
  • Enjoy Mozambican prawns and peri-peri dishes
  • Stroll the waterfront along Maputo Bay

Good to know

  • • Mozambique uses the metical; some places accept rand
  • • Use organised tours or trusted transport in the city
  • • A valid passport is required for Mozambique
Maputo's historic railway station
Maputo's historic railway station
Sunset over Maputo Bay
Sunset over Maputo Bay