Top 10 Reasons to visit Guinea-Bissau

 

The Bijagos islands

Classified by UNESCO in 1996 as a World Biosphere Reserve, due to the importance of its biodiversity, it is the main tourist destination in the country. This protected ecological reserve is made up of 88 islands, which are home to monkeys, crocodiles, birds waders, sea turtles, otters, giant herons, pelicans, flamingos, sharks and many other animals.

The Carnival

Without doubt, the biggest cultural event in the country. Until the time of Guinea-Bissau’s independence in 1974, the Guinea-Bissau carnival was heavily influenced by However, since then, this festival, which lasts for three weeks in February since then, this festival, which lasts for three weeks in February, has been a celebration of the differences and unity of the ethnic groups that make up this country.

The Bolama Island

It houses the city of Bolama, which was the first capital of Guinea-Bissau, and today is the capital of the Bijagós Archipelago. Besides being visited for its historical value, the island is sought after for its beaches, such as Ofir beach, the most frequented by its inhabitants, and the beach of Bolama de Baixo with fine, white sands.

Orango National Park

Part of the Bijagós Archipelago, it deserves special due to the Anôr Lagoon, where rare saltwater where rare saltwater hippopotamus can be observed. They are considered sacred and They live in both salt and fresh water. fresh water. The park is made up of mangroves water mazes and savannahs.

João Vieira and Poilão Marine National Park

Also part of the Bijagós Archipelago, it consists of four islands, all of which are frequently visited by three species of sea turtles; however, one of these islands, Poilon, is the most important turtle nesting site in the entire Eastern Atlantic, and is and is therefore considered a sanctuary for sea turtles.

Cufada Lagoons Natural Park

Located between the Buba and Corubal rivers, it is the largest freshwater reserve in the country and home to over 250 bird species, as well as African buffalo buffalo, gazelles, hyenas, white hippopotamus crocodiles.

Quinhámel

Capital of the Biombo region, makes a great day trip or even a day trip or even a or even a weekend trip. You can admire mangrove and cashew of mangroves and cashew trees, take a refreshing swim and eat oysters. and eat oysters.

Cantanhez National Park

This is the last tropical forest in Guinea-Bissau. Between more than 200 plants and over 30 species of mammals chimpanzees are the main attraction, The best time to observe them is in the morning.

Festival of Bubaque

The country’s best-known music event, which takes place annually on Easter weekend, bringing together the best national musicians of the moment, as well as international artists. The festival is free and aims to promote the music, culture, gastronomy, tourist potential and natural beauty of Guinea-Bissau.

The Gastronomy

A mixture of African and Portuguese Portuguese cuisine, the taste is marked flavours of indispensable condiments such as like lemon and chili pepper. Among the most typical dishes of Guinea-Bissau are: Caldo de Mancarra (peanut broth with meat or fish) fish), Sigá (stew of okra, meat or fish and shrimp) and shrimps), Pitche-Patche de Ostras (oyster rice).