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- Destinations
- Africa
- Mozambique
- Maputo
- Ponta d'Ouro
Ponta d'Ouro
Ponta d'Ouro is a popular destination for divers and surfers,
just south of Maputo along a sandy road. 'Surf's up' in Ponta
d'Ouro, which is home to some of the most perfect waves in the
world, and swimming with dolphins is not to be missed, either - it
can be a deeply rewarding, even life-changing experience.
There are
shebeen(local pub) tours, which entail exploring the rustic
drinking-houses along a stretch of rough road. Tipo Tinto Rum is a
locally produced and tastes slightly of vanilla: it goes well with
pineapple or raspberry juice, which is available from the local
market. The locals sell carvings in all shapes and sizes, mostly in
hard wood. Although the shells on offer are beautiful, they might
have been probably stolen off a reef and should therefore be
avoided.
Ponta d'Ouro is easily accessible from South Africa, making it a
wonderful addition to any tourist tour of southern Africa.
Information & Facts
Address
75 miles (120km) south of Maputo
Language
Portuguese is the official language, and there are 13
main national languages spoken. English is taught in secondary
schools, but is only spoken in the southern tourist
regions.
Money
The official currency is the New Metical (MZN), which is divided
into 100 centavos. In the southern parts of the country, South
African Rand, US Dollars and Pounds Sterling are also accepted to
pay for accommodation. Credit cards are accepted in some upmarket
hotels in Maputo, but facilities throughout the rest of the country
are limited; it is advisable to carry cash or travellers cheques.
ATMs are limited and tend to be unreliable, but local banks have
branches in most cities.