Cacheu River Mangroves Natural Park

#10 among destinations in Guinea Bissau

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The Cacheu River Mangroves Natural Park is a national park situated on the Cacheu River in Guinea-Bissau. It was established on 1 December 2000. This site is 886 km². The park has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2015. ()

Local name: Parque Natural dos Tarrafes do Rio Cacheu Established: 2000 (25 years ago)Area: 342.14 mi²Coordinates: 12°17'54"N, 16°11'59"W

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CacheuGuinea Bissau

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Cacheu River Mangroves Natural Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cacheu.

3.1 miSE
Town
Cacheu
78 min walk • One of the main attractions in Cacheu is the Fortaleza de Cacheu, a 17th-century fortress that was built by the Portuguese to protect the town from invaders. The fortress is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the...