Maroantsetra Travel Guide
Madagascar
Maroantsetra is a small town of 23,859 people on Madagascar’s north-east coast. It is a practical base for exploring this remote part of the country, rather than a large urban centre.
Travellers arriving by air use Maroantsetra Airport, which serves the town. The nearby coastline is part of the appeal, although there are no named notable beaches within 40 kilometres of Maroantsetra.
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Pays in MGA
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type E & Type J & Type K (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 117
Dial code +261
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated for good service in Madagascar, but not always expected. It's becoming more common in tourist areas.
Best time to visit Maroantsetra
Jan
30°27Feb
30°24Mar
29°29Apr
28°28May
26°27Jun
25°27Jul
24°27Aug
24°26Sep
25°24Oct
28°17Nov
29°22Dec
29°26Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Getting there
Maroantsetra Airport · 0.8 km
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