Flag of Guinea-Bissau Legendary · +400 XP Best time to visit: Nov–Apr Daily spend ~$95

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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Fast facts

Guinea-Bissau in ten slides

Wikipedia · 4 Sep 2026


When to go

Best time to visit Guinea-Bissau: Nov–Apr

Checked 22 Aug 2026

Cities

Where people go in Guinea-Bissau


Landmarks

What people go to see in Guinea-Bissau


Where to stay

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Things to do

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Getting there

Fly to Guinea-Bissau

One airport to land at
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Practical

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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
Checked 22 Aug 2026
Tipping
Not customary. A negotiated rate for boatmen and guides instead.
Checked 22 Aug 2026

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