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Guinea-Bissau

An archipelago of eighty-eight islands, most uninhabited, with saltwater hippos and turtle nesting beaches. One of the least-visited countries anywhere.

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When to go

Best time to visit Guinea-Bissau: Nov–Apr

Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026


Cities

Where people go in Guinea-Bissau

1 city guide

Landmarks

What people go to see in Guinea-Bissau

5 landmarks in 1 city
Bissau· 5 landmarks
Bissau Cathedral Fortaleza de São José da Amura National Library Port of Bissau Presidential Palace

Names and UNESCO status only. We hold no coordinate for a landmark — the stored position is its city’s centre — so these are listed under the city rather than pinned on a map. Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026


Where to stay

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Getting there

Fly to Guinea-Bissau

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Practical

The facts you look up on the plane

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Driving
On the right
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Plugs
C
IEC · World Plugs · checked 21 Aug 2026
Voltage
220V
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Currency
XOF · West African CFA franc
ISO 4217 · checked 22 Aug 2026
Hello
Olá
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
Tipping
Not customary. A negotiated rate for boatmen and guides instead.
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026

Each fact above carries the source that published it and the date it was checked. They change, so check the official source before you fly.


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