• Maputo is the capital city of Mozambique. ... Maputo’s vibe is healthy and active, with lots of street vendors and markets.
  • It is noted for its vibrant cultural scene and distinctive, eclectic architecture.[4][5][6] Maputo was formerly named Lourenço Marques (until 1976).
  • Things to Do in Maputo, Mozambique: See Tripadvisor's 21,345 traveler reviews and photos of Maputo tourist attractions.
  • Despite a turbulent past, Maputo has emerged as a must-visit city for anyone serious about exploring the best of what the African continent has to offer.
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  • By car. The highway from Johannesburg to Maputo is very good. From Johannesburg, take the N4 towards Mbombela (about 400 km).
  • Created in 1960, the Maputo National Park, known by many as the Elephant Park, is located in the district of Matutuíne, Province of Maputo.
  • Maputo derived its former name from the Portuguese trader who first explored the region in 1544. The town developed around a Portuguese fortress.
  • Ekonomisinin büyük ölçüde deniz ticaretine dayandığı önemli bir liman kenti olan Maputo, pamuk, şeker, kromit, ahşap gibi maddeleri ihraç eder.
  • Maputo Activities & Attractions. You can also take a boat ride to the Xefina island (off the coastline of Costa do Sol in Maputo).