Bissau is Guinea-Bissau's capital on the Atlantic coast — one of West Africa's least-known cities. The country is known for political instability, but the Bijagós Archipelago is one of Africa's ecological treasures.
30K
visitors/year
Best time to visit
November–June (dry season)
Top sights & experiences
- 🏝️ Bijagós Archipelago (UNESCO)
- 🏛️ Fortaleza d'Amura
- 🦛 Hippos on Cacheu River
- 🛍️ Bandim Market
- 🦅 Birdwatching at Orango Island
- 🎵 Gumbe music scene
Perfect for
NatureAdventurersBirdwatching
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