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Maputo is the capital of Mozambique. The city of Maputo is bordered by the Maputo Province. Maputo, Mozambique is situated on the western side of Maputo Bay. This is at the mouth of the Tembe River. Maputo in Mozambique is an ideal tourist destination. Maputo has a conditional type of climate. Winter season is dry from April to September and the temperatures are as high as 30°C from December to March.

Sightseeing in Maputo is the best part of your Mozambique tours. There are several tourist attractions in Maputo for you to explore. Some of them are:

Jardim Tunduru

Jardim Tunduru is a botanical garden set up in the year 1885. Jardim Tunduru was launched by a well known Englishman called Thomas Honney. The Jardim Tunduru botanical garden is located behind the Statue of Samora Machel.

Cathedral of Our Lady of Conception

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Conception was built in the early 1900s by the Eiffel who built the famous Eiffel tower of Paris. Cathedral of Our Lady of Conception is an impressive structure built in a tall single spire.

Maputo Elephant Reserve

The Maputo Elephant Reserve is also called Reserva Especial de Maputo. This reserve is one of the leading tourist spots in Maputo. The Maputo Elephant Reserve is located at 79 km south of Maputo. This elephant reserve is a part of the Lubombo Transfrontier Conservation Area, which is an international conservation project joining areas of Mozambique, South Africa and Swaziland. Some of the animals that you can spot here are elephants, leopards, antelopes, crocodiles, hippos and side-striped jackals. Many species of birds can also be noticed over here.

Inhaca Island

Inhaca Island is located at a distance of 40 km off the coast of Maputo. The Inhaca Island is marked by beautiful beaches, coral reefs, a historic lighthouse and a marine biology museum. You will also find large areas of protected forest in this island. Game fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving are the popular games of the island.

City Hall

The City Hall houses the chambers of the Mayor. City Hall was built in classical style in the year 1945.

The Iron House

The Iron House was designed by Gustave Eiffel. It is completely made up of steel walls and roofs.

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