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Antsiranana, Madagascar
A gateway to Northern Madagascar, Antisiranana, once Diego Suarez, is at once a buzzing city and a sleepy one. Most residents nap from noon to 3pm and so normally bustling shops and restaurants are closed for a few hours around this time. But even when shops are shut, there’s plenty of architecture and natural beauty to wander through. Ravaged by several cyclones over the centuries, you’ll find several ruins of once-gorgeous French-style architecture. Outside the city, there are beaches to relax on and forests to explore. Madagascar is one of the most biodiverse places in Africa. See what animals you can spot!
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Antisiranana Madagascar (Diego Suarez) -
Time Zone
East Africa Time -
Language
Malagasy -
Currency & Shopping
Ariary Chocolate lovers are in luck! There are many chocolate shops here as well as jewelry stores and botiques. -
Famous For
The ruins of Hotel des Mines, a hotel built in the 1900s -
Important
Shops and restaurants are closed between noon and 3pm. -
Fun Fact #1
Out in the bay, get a glimpse of Nosy Longo, an island full of natural wonders like mangroves and bats. -
Fun Fact #2
Northern Madagascar is teeming with wildlife. Visit the lowland forests and see what you can spot. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
You’ll be able to find all sorts of cuisines here. Seafood is a favorite, but you can find French and Spanish food here, too. -
Fun Fact: Landmarks
Jardin Tropical is a garden full of plants and wildlife located inside what’s left of a cyclone-destroyed French residential quarter.