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Luanda, Angola
As the largest and capital city of Angola, Luanda offers a wide range of activities for visitors, from touring museums and historic sites to exploring the region’s many beaches. During a guided tour of Luanda, you will come across colonial architecture and numerous new builds that have been part of the city’s revitalization following the end of the Angolan Civil War in 2002. Learn about the region’s turbulent past, recline on a warm sandy beach or simply browse shops and markets and savor the delicious Portuguese-influenced local cuisine.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Luanda, Angola -
Time Zone
West Africa Standard Time Zone -
Language
Portuguese To ask how someone is doing, say “Como vai você?” “Olá” is hello while “adeus” is goodbye and “por favor” means please. -
Currency & Shopping
Kwanza Considered one of the best places to browse for handcrafted goods and get a glimpse into local culture, Benfica market offers a wide range of jewelry, hand-carved statues, paintings and more. -
Famous For
Luanda is well known for its colonial architecture, vibrant restaurant scene and wealth rooted in the oil industry and other natural resources. -
Important
Do not drink the tap water in Luanda but rather stick to bottled water while exploring the city and region. -
Fun Fact #1
The 16th century Saint Michael Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring ornate wall tiles and other historic artifacts that you can see in the Museum of the Armed Forces, which is located on site. -
Fun Fact #2
The waters around Luanda are home to some of the world’s best sport fishing for tuna, sailfish and marlin — an angler’s paradise. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
Since the country boasts such a large coastline, delicious fresh seafood dishes are very popular and plentiful. For those wishing to savor a more exotic dish, try catatos — fried caterpillars served over rice. -
Fun Fact: Landmarks
With nearly 1,000 miles of coastline in Angola, you can recline into a wide range of fantastic beach experiences, from secluded and picturesque to surfing havens and the vibrant, bar-lined beaches.