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Mozambique · City Tours
The journey
Explore the historical and cultural tapestry of Maputo, Mozambique, on this enriching 3-hour tour. Discover the city's compelling past and present as you visit Praça da Independência, the bustling Central Market, the iconic railway station, and the historic fortress. From landmarks such as the Cathedral, Town Hall, Samora Machel Statue, Casa de Ferro, and Jardim Tunduru, this walking tour offers an engaging introduction to the heart of Maputo.
Visit the square's landmarks, including the Cathedral, Town Hall, Samora Machel Statue, Casa de Ferro, and Jardim Tunduru.
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Praça da Independência, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Maputo Central Railway Station
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The coast of Mozambique was initially little more than a way station for Portuguese ships travelling to and from the Spice Islands in present-day Indonesia. The Portuguese had broken into the very lucrative Arab/Venetian monopoly - spices were light and easy to transport and very expensive in Europe, which produced only salt as a condiment.
Today, Maputo Bay forms a valuable natural harbour that is accessible throughout the year. Several rivers flow into the bay: the Inkomati in the north, the Espírito Santo or Inglês River in the west (actually formed by the Matola, Umbeluzi, and Tembe rivers), while the Maputo and Umfusi rivers come from the south. Maputo takes its name from the Maputo River.
However, the Portuguese did not use the bay as a way station, although it does appear on a map from 1502. In 1545, a Portuguese merchant named Lourenço Marques explored the upper reaches of the estuaries with a patent from King João III and established the ivory trade there.
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Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Maputo.
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