Museu da História Natural

is one of the fascinating attractions in Maputo. This is not only because the museum is housed in a colonial building that was beautifullyrestored to its former glory;
it is also because of the artifacts that are shown there.

National Art Museum

Its collection made up of art works in form of sculptures, prints, paintings and other mixed media that were done by Mozambican artists. The museum also holds workshops, where artists can be seen doing their master pieces. It offers classes for young artists.

National Geology Museum

It has a display showing rock sand minerals from the Mozambicans oil.

Fortress

A Portuguese fort with cannons pointed out to sea. In the Fortress remains of Ngungunyana, ruler of the old Gaza Empire, who tried and failed to defeat the Portuguese at the end of the 19th century.

Beaches

Beaches of Costa do Sol (Sunshine Coast), located in the city of Maputo. There are other beaches in the urroundings of Maputo, suchas Catembe, Macaneta, Ponta de Ouro and Ponta Malongane.

Iron House

It is an iron building designed by Monsieur Eiffel, more famous for his tower in Paris, in 1892 and is located near the botanical gardens, the Jardim Tunduro.Initially it was projected to serve as the official residence of the Governor of Mozambique but later was found to be very hot for thec ountry's climate.

The official currency is Metical (MT or MZM). There is no restriction on the amount of -foreign currency that may be brought into Mozambique. However all amounts must be declared to Customs and Excise officials on arrival.

Foreign exchange facilities are available through Bureau de Changes. Banks are open from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:00. All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard… ) are widely acceptable in Maputo

Exchange Ratesin Meticais, 19 May de 2010 (Source: Central Bank-Banco de Moçambique)

County Currancy Buy Sale United Stats Dollar ($) 33,58 33,78 European Union Euro (€) 41,12 41,37 Sout Africa Rand (R) 4,39 4,42

Weather in October ( °c )

Monthly average temperature 22,8° Monthly average maximum temperature 27,4° Monthly average minimum temperature 18,2° Absolute maximum temperature 38,5° Absolute minimum temperature 15,1°

Airport Arrival

Transport will be available at Maputo Airport for all delegates. A help desk will be available on site at the airport to assist all incoming delegates. Transport will also be provided by the organizers between the hotels to the conference

Visa

The Mozambican Authority requires that all delegates be in possession of a valid passport or similar authentic travel document. All delegates who require visas are requested to arrange through Mozambican Missions in their respective countries.  Delegates from countries without resident Mozambican Missions must communicate their details to INE for airport visa arrangements on arrival.

Health Precautions

Visitors to Mozambique must be in possession of a current medical vaccination certificate as advised by the Health Authority from their country of origin. During their stay, visitors should take special precautions to avoid possible exposure to malaria. It is advisable to drink only bottled water, which is widely available.

Hospitals and Clinics

HospitalCentraldoMaputo–HCM Av.EduardoMondlane Tel.:21320012/14Fax:21320828 BancodeSocorros–HCM Tel.:21320012/14Fax:21320828 Clínicaespecial–HCM Av.EduardoMondlane Tel.:21324633,321349Fax:21320826 Clínica de Sommershield Rua Pereiradelago,52 Tel.:21493924/7Fax:21493927 Clínica Cruz Azul Av.KarlMarx,414 Tel.:21305146Fax:21300121 Clínica 222 Av.24deJulho,1821 Tel.:21312222,332222Fax:21313054 ConsultóriosMédicosdeMaputo Av.24deJulho,458 Tel.:21486435/7