A LAND UNKNOWN
Come and experience what Guinea-Bissau has to offer
Like a microcosm of Africa, this tiny nation contains multitudes – of landscapes, peoples, cultures and plant and animal life. The jewel in the country’s crown is the labyrinth of tropical islands that make up the Arquipélago dos Bijagós. Long white-sand beaches are lapped by waters brimming with fish. Hippos, monkeys, chimps and buffaloes thrive in protected reserves and hundreds of bird species call its vast mangroves and wetlands home.
What to Visit
Guinea-Bissau boasts varied architecture from its years of colonization under the Portuguese. Aside from these man-made marvels and historic remnants, the country is blessed with astounding natural scenery, well protected wildlife reserves and national parks. The Bijagós Archipelago is truly the country’s crowning glory, composed of several inhabited and uninhabited islands offering all kinds of tourist attractions—from the ruins of the old capital of Bolama to the beautiful Orango Islands National Park.
Where to Stay
Whether you want to hideaway in a luxury resort, find a familiar and friendly hotel in the heart of Bissau, or post up with friends and family in a comfortable vacation rental, you’ll find no shortage of lodging options.
Where to Eat
Guinea-Bissau’s hotels and restaurants offer excellent food. The food in Guinea-Bissau is African in nature but has been influenced by the Portuguese. Rice is a staple near the coast and in the interior staples are cassava, yams and maize. Generally the seafood is very good.