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Bissau

A Portuguese colonial capital slowly being reclaimed by the tropics, with a fortress from 1696 still in use. The Bijagós islands are the reason to keep going.

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Ideal stay
2 days
Typical spend
~A$80/day
Rough mid-range estimate
Landmarks
5 listed

Things to do

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Where to stay

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If you only have

Bissau in a day, two days, three

Day 1
·Bissau Cathedral
·Fortaleza de São José da Amura
·National Library
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Day 2
·Port of Bissau
·Presidential Palace
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Landmarks

Landmarks in Bissau

Bissau Cathedral
Fortaleza de São José da Amura
National Library
Port of Bissau
Presidential Palace

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Getting in

From the airport

When to go

When to go to Bissau: Dec or Jan or Feb or Mar

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