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Bafatá is a city in Guinea-Bissau.

Get in[edit]

Easily reached from Bissau - a two hour drive on a good road. Plenty of sept-places.

About one hours' drive from Gabú - also on a good road.

The "paragem" (bus station) is a bit far away from the old colonial centre. It's a shorter walk if you get off at the Amilcar Cabral Monument and walk downhill to the river

From Buba, take a direct bus or change at Retunda De Bambadinca. This should take around 3500 CAF, luggage included (2023).

Get around[edit]

There is a 1 Bus Station.

See[edit]

Bafatá old market
Rio Geba, Bafatá
  • The picturesque 1 Old Market and Tranquil Colonial Center. Next to the pleasant river bank.
  • Monuments for Amilcar Cabral and the house where Amilcar Cabral was born.
  • Cobble-stone streets and boys in donkey carts.
  • Boys fishing on the river bank or from dugout canoes.

Do[edit]

Buy[edit]

There are at least two banks, located at the main (asphalt) road in the city center.

Eat[edit]

There are a few restaurants in town, ask around about where to find them, people are most helpful.

Drink[edit]

Bar Kasumai in central Bafata (next to the old Church) serves imported beers and soft drinks late into the night. Basic meals are available here. African atmosphere.

Sleep[edit]

  • 1 Hotel Triton, +245 955 301 634. Electricity only at night from 19:00-6:00. CFA 17,500 for a double room, breakfast included (2023).
  • Hotel Maimuna Cape, located on the main street in central Bafata (turn left at the main intersection as you arrive from Bissau) has a few basic rooms with fan and shower. Electricity is supplied from the hotel's power generator from 7PM to 5AM only. Bucket showers. No food.

Connect[edit]

Bafata is covered by the three mobile phone networks of Guinea-Bissau.

Go next[edit]

Gabú

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