Inhambane Province district, Mozambique

Places to visit near Maxixe

Maxixe is a city in Inhambane Province district, Mozambique, home to about 119,868 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 46 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 beaches & coast, 12 churches and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (4 km), Praia da Barra (24 km) and Ponta Tofinho (Surf) (26 km).

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Maxixe, Mozambique
Maxixe, Inhambane Province district, Mozambique. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Maxixe at a glance

Location
Inhambane Province district, Mozambique
Population
about 119,868
Coordinates
23.8597° S, 35.3472° E
Places within 50 km
90 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Maxixe

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Maxixe: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Maxixe

151 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Maxixe. The closest is Lago Chivanene (8 km); the best-known is Lago Nhavangue (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Maxixe

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maxixe. The closest is Praia Do Tofo (Inhambane) (7 km); the best-known is Praia da Barra (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Maxixe

18 churches within 100 km of Maxixe. The closest is Igreja Velha Apostolica Maxixe (1 km); the best-known is Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Maxixe

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Maxixe. The closest is Mangueira Ivan (1 km); the best-known is Ilha Dos Ratos (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Maxixe

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maxixe. The closest is Old Mosque 1840 (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Maxixe

3 parks within 100 km of Maxixe. The closest is Parque Infantil (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Maxixe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maxixe
  2. 4 km Old Mosque 1840 · mosque, Inhambane Province
  3. 1 km Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição · church, Inhambane Province
  4. 1 km Casa de Cultura · museum, Inhambane Province
  5. 1 km Praca Dos Herois · heritage site, Inhambane Province
  6. 20 km Praia da Barra · beach, Inhambane Province
  7. 24 km Back to Maxixe

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How to reach Maxixe

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    Within 15 km of Maxixe

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maxixe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46151Lago Chivanene (8 km)
    Beaches & coast1422Praia Do Tofo (Inhambane) (7 km)
    Churches1218Igreja Velha Apostolica Maxixe (1 km)
    Other attractions57Estacao des Caminhos de Ferro (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Mangueira Ivan (1 km)
    Forts & heritage33Old Mosque 1840 (4 km)
    Parks13Parque Infantil (25 km)
    Museums22Museu de Inhambane (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mesquita Velha de Inhambane (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Ilha Dos Porcos (14 km)

    Maxixe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maxixe?

    Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (church, about 4 km), Praia da Barra (beach, about 24 km), Old Mosque 1840 (mosque, about 4 km), Casa de Cultura (museum, about 5 km), Praca Dos Herois (heritage site, about 5 km), Ponta Tofinho (Surf) (beach, about 26 km).

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

    90 places on Spotwander: 46 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 beaches & coast, 12 churches, 5 other attractions, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Maxixe?

    Lago Chivanene, about 8 km by road; Lago Guifutela (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Maxixe?

    Praia Do Tofo (Inhambane), about 7 km by road; Baía de Inhambane (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Maxixe?

    Igreja Velha Apostolica Maxixe, about 1 km by road; Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maxixe?

    Start in Maxixe, visit Old Mosque 1840, then Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, then Casa de Cultura, then Praca Dos Herois, then Praia da Barra, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maxixe?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

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