- We also decided to book at the hotel for our second trip back to Maputo. It was so nice to find such a tranquille place in the busy city that is Maputo.
- 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.
- Inhaca Island, 34km out into Maputo Bay, is easily accessible by boat or light aircraft while the Maputo National Reserve lies 80 km to the south of the city.
- We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Maputo. The closest airport in Mozambique is Maputo Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), North.
- Maputo is separated into two main districts, Baixo (downtown) which is the business district. Additionally, the other main district is Polana Cimento.
- With its Mediterranean-style architecture, waterside setting and wide avenues lined with jacaranda and flame trees, Maputo is easily one of East Africa's most...
- Maputo derived its former name from the Portuguese trader who first explored the region in 1544. The town developed around a Portuguese fortress.
- The Maputo Elephant Reserve, also known as the Maputo Special Reserve, is located south of Maputo city and its function is to protect the elephant population.
- Visit Maputo, Mozambique’s most populous city, where museums, interesting architecture and excellent restaurants make for a worthwhile stop.
- Maputo has been the capital of Mozambique since 1898. The city was called Lourenço Marques until the country's independence in 1975.