10 TOP Things to Do in Maputo (2024 Activity Guide)

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What to do in Maputo

Popular places to visit

Maputo City Hall

Maputo City Hall is just one of the places to see in Maputo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and spas.

Maputo Botanical Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Maputo Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Maputo. Discover the area's museums and spas.

Maputo Central Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Maputo Central Market during your stay in Maputo. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its spas.

Fish Market

Find out about the history of Maputo with a stop at Fish Market. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.

Eduardo Mondlane University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Eduardo Mondlane University, during your travels in Maputo. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.

Machava Stadium

Catch an event at Machava Stadium during your trip to Matola. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.

Maputo Cathedral

You can learn about the history of Maputo with a visit to Maputo Cathedral. Discover the area's museums and spas.

Fortress of Maputo

Find out about the history of Maputo when you spend time at Fortress of Maputo. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Shopping 24

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Shopping 24 during your stay in Maputo. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.

Areas of Maputo

Central A

Though Central A might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Maputo Central Market and Maputo City Hall.

Polana Cimento B

You'll enjoy the restaurants and festivals in Polana Cimento B. You might want to make time for a stop at Maputo Central Market or Shopping 24.

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Central C

Central C is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Maputo Botanical Gardens and Maputo City Hall.

Polana Cimento A

Polana Cimento A is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Geology Museum and Vila Algarve.

Sommerschield

The spas and seafood restaurants are a few reasons travelers visit Sommerschield. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Fish Market and Maputo Central Market, a few notable attractions nearby.

Catembe

You'll appreciate the seaside views during your time in Catembe and you might want to plan a stop by Maputo Botanical Gardens and Maputo Cathedral while you're in the area.

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