Document checklist for Guinea-Bissau

• Current valid passport
• Valid transit visa
• Sufficient funds

Essential Guinea-Bissau travel information

Currency – The West African CFA franc is the official currency of Guinea-Bissau.

Daily budget for one person – $200

Language – The most common language in Guinea-Bissau is Guinea-Bissau Creole, the country’s official language.

Top 3 cities to visit – Bissau, Bafatá, Gabú

Top 3 landmarks/monuments – Igreja Catolica da Bissau, Presidential Palace, Mesquita Bissau

Socket type – The standard voltage and frequency in Guinea Bissau are 220V and 50Hz, respectively. The corresponding plug type is C.

Time zone – (GMT)

Visa information for Guinea-Bissau

Entry into Guinea-Bissau requires a visa for citizens of India.

Typical costs and budget for Guinea-Bissau

Daily spending – $200 per person

Meals – $40 per person

Transport – $45 per person

Hotel – $60 per person per night

Transport and best ways to travel around Guinea-Bissau

Ferries and riverboats are used to travel to and from the islands. Alternatively, you can board one of the inexpensive but risky pirogues that depart from Porto de Bandim or Porto Pidjiguiti. Although the schedules are erratic and frequently rely on tides, there are currently available ferries that travel between Bissau and Bubaque.

Although there are taxis available within Guinea-Bissau’s cities, the toca-toca or minibus is the most widely used mode of transportation. Taxis may be leased for other locations. However, a private cab’s comfort is unmatched.

Although Guinea-Bissau lacks a well-established rail network, its long-distance bus services are generally dependable. In addition to the Toca-tocos that travel the city’s streets, buses are also available for lengthy distances.

Safety in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau experiences political unrest. If you’ve chosen to go to Guinea-Bissau, you should proceed cautiously. It will help if you heed the advice of local authorities in the case of any political upheaval. Keep an eye out for local changes and stay away from vulnerable sites like military bases and administrative buildings. Additionally, you ought to stay away from any public gatherings and demonstrations.

Weather in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau has a hot climate with an average annual temperature of 33 degrees. However, there are a few months that are genuinely tropical and humid. The average water temperature is 26 degrees throughout the year, making it comfortable to bathe. Cacheu is the country’s hottest and wettest region.

Famous Cities and Towns Guinea-Bissau

Bissau: The best and most populated city in Guinea-Bissau is Bissau. It serves as the nation’s administrative center. On the nation’s Atlantic coast, the town is situated on the estuary of the Geba River. The nation’s central maritime, military, and administrative hub is the city. The main exports from this city are copra, palm oil, rubber, hardwoods, and peanuts.

Gabú is the largest and most attractive city in Guinea Bissau’s east. Additionally, it serves as the regional. The majority ethnic group here is Falu, and Islam is the predominant religion practiced in this city.

Bafatá: The city of Bafatá sits in the heart of Guinea-Bissau. Amlcar Cabral, one of Africa’s most prominent anti-colonial figures, was born there. Currently, Bafatá serves as both the Bafatá Region’s headquarters and the home of the Bafatá Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church. One of Guinea Bissau’s most well-known cities is well-known for its brick-making sector.

Must do and see in Guinea-Bissau

Dulombi-Boe National Park: The largest of Guinea-Bissau’s national parks is reserved for the most daring of tourists since it is an uncharted and undiscovered country.

Joo Vieira Island: The pair of Joo Vieira and Poilo, a tiny among the renowned Bissagos Islands, is where endangered Atlantic sea turtles scramble over the shells and sandbanks to deposit their eggs.

Bubaque Island: Close to Orango, just over a narrow channel in the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Bubaque’s whitewashed tropical dunes are empty; they are dotted with driftwood that has been salted and leaning palm trees that appear as if they belong in a Castaway movie.

Typical Guinea-Bissau food to try

Grilled Prawns: Prawns that have been grilled are, in fact, succulent and tasty. It compares well to shrimp and prawns in taste and is often prepared from carabinero. It has a delightful foam and is ideal for sauces, soups, and creams.

Yassa Chicken: it is easy to prepare, and onions, garlic, lemon, mustard, and chile are used in the marinade for the chicken.

Fish Stew: it is influenced by Portuguese cooking. Guinea-Bissau’s cuisine is mainly composed of fish and shellfish to make the most of its natural resources.

Vaccine information for Guinea-Bissau

Every traveler should ensure they have had all necessary vaccinations, such as those for measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, and polio.

Fun facts about Guinea-Bissau

1. Women govern the islands of Guinea-Bissau.
2. The official language of the nation is Guinea-Bissau Creole.
3. In Guinea-Bissau, most people subsist on less than $2 a day.