Cidade de Maputo district, Mozambique

Places to visit near Maputo

Maputo is a city in Cidade de Maputo district, Mozambique, home to about 1,191,613 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 39 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 23 parks and 16 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Jardim Tunduru (1 km), Mlawula Nature Reserve (76 km) and Samora Machel Memorial (79 km).

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Maputo, Mozambique
Maputo, Cidade de Maputo district, Mozambique. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Maputo at a glance

Location
Cidade de Maputo district, Mozambique
Population
about 1,191,613
Coordinates
25.9655° S, 32.5832° E
Places within 50 km
162 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Maputo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Maputo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Maputo

39 churches within 100 km of Maputo. The closest is ICUM Malhangalene (1 km); the best-known is Mural Do Hcm (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Maputo

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maputo. The closest is Conselho Municipal de Maputo (1 km); the best-known is Jardim Tunduru (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Maputo

23 parks within 100 km of Maputo. The closest is Jardim Nangade (Jardim Dona Berta) (1 km); the best-known is Praça da Independência (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Maputo

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maputo. The closest is Macaneta Beach (1 km); the best-known is Sinagoga de Maputo (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Maputo

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Maputo. The closest is Lagoa Ricatla (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Maputo

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Maputo. The closest is Jardim da Igreja da Malhangalene (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Maputo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maputo
  2. 1 km Mural Do Hcm · church, Cidade de Maputo
  3. 1 km Masjid Taqwa · mosque, Cidade de Maputo
  4. 1 km Jardim Tunduru · heritage site, Cidade de Maputo
  5. 1 km Catedral Metropolitana de Nossa Senhora da Conceição · church, Cidade de Maputo
  6. 1 km Conselho Municipal de Maputo · heritage site, Cidade de Maputo
  7. 1 km Back to Maputo

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How to reach Maputo

    All places near Maputo by distance

    Within 15 km of Maputo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maputo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3939ICUM Malhangalene (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2829Conselho Municipal de Maputo (1 km)
    Parks2323Jardim Nangade (Jardim Dona Berta) (1 km)
    Other attractions2020Mural da Fipag (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1617Macaneta Beach (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs415Lagoa Ricatla (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Jardim da Igreja da Malhangalene (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints610Ponta Rasa (41 km)
    Museums89Grāndē Līsbōā (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs88Masjid Taqwa (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves55Ilha Xefina Grande (14 km)
    Temples22Hindu Temple (2 km)
    Caves11Casa 2 (3 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterfall Top (79 km)

    Maputo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maputo?

    Jardim Tunduru (heritage site, about 1 km), Masjid Taqwa (mosque, about 1 km), Mural Do Hcm (church, about 1 km), Catedral Metropolitana de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (church, about 1 km), Conselho Municipal de Maputo (heritage site, about 1 km), Sinagoga de Maputo (beach, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Maputo?

    162 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 23 parks, 20 other attractions, 16 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Maputo?

    ICUM Malhangalene, about 1 km by road; Salão Do Reino Das Testemunhas de Jeová (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Maputo?

    Conselho Municipal de Maputo, about 1 km by road; Carlos Cardoso (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Maputo?

    Jardim Nangade (Jardim Dona Berta), about 1 km by road; Largo Tiago Muller (Largo Do Minho) (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maputo?

    Start in Maputo, visit Mural Do Hcm, then Masjid Taqwa, then Jardim Tunduru, then Catedral Metropolitana de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, then Conselho Municipal de Maputo, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maputo?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Maputo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Maputo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Maputo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.