Maputo Travel Guide
Mozambique
Maputo is Mozambique’s capital, a coastal city in the country’s south with a population of 1,162,793. Travellers arriving by air use Maputo International Airport, also known by the code MPM.
The nearby coastline makes it easy to add a beach visit to a Maputo stay. Praia da Costa do Sol is 8.5 kilometres away, Costa do Sol is 9.5 kilometres away, and Praia de Macaneta is 27.4 kilometres away.
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Weather in Maputo
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Pays in MZN
Plug type Type C & Type F & Type M (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +258
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Mozambique for good service, but it is not always expected. A service charge is sometimes included in restaurant bills, so check before tipping.
Best time to visit Maputo
Jan
31°14Feb
31°19Mar
30°13Apr
29°9May
27°3Jun
26°2Jul
26°2Aug
27°2Sep
29°5Oct
28°6Nov
29°8Dec
30°15Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Maputo
Praia da Polana
2.7 km away
Praia do Mira Mar
4.5 km away
Praia Mar
6.6 km away
Praia da Costa do Sol
8.5 km away
Costa do Sol
9.5 km away
Praia de Macaneta
27.4 km away
Praia do Coral
34.2 km away
Praia Matezinana
37.5 km away
Things to do in Maputo
Catedral de Maputo
roman catholic place of worship
0.1 km
Museu de Historia Natural
history museum
1.6 km
Tunduru
arts and entertainment
0.2 km
Estádio do Maxaquene
stadium arena
0.8 km
Centro Cultural Franco-Moçambicano
cultural center
0.1 km
Teatro Avenida
theatre venue
0.6 km
Kulungwana
arts and entertainment
0.8 km
Museu da Revolução
history museum
0.4 km
Getting there
Maputo International Airport · 5 km
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