
Lonely Planet
West Africa - Guinea-Bissau (PDF Chapter)
The jewel in the country’s crown is the labyrinth of tropical islands that make up the Ar-quipélago dos Bijagós. Hippos, monkeys, chimps and buffaloes thrive in protected reserves and hundreds of bird species call its vast mangroves and wetlands home.
- relax amid world-class facilities and natural splendour on the Ilha de Rubane
- maps
- experience village life, a short walk from your island getaway, on the Ilha de Bubaque
- transport
- tango in Bissau Velho’s cobbled streets by candlelight, after a dinner of salty bacalau and red wine.
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Bissau, Arquipélago dos Bijagós, Ilha de Bolama, Ilha de Bubaque, Ilha de Orango, Ilha João Vieira, Varela, Quinhámel, Parc Natural das Lagoas de Cufada, Parque Nacional de Cantanhez, Understand Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Bissau Today, History, People, Arts & Crafts, Survival Guide.
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