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Visiting Luanda, Angola


Sitting on the Western Coast of Africa, the port of Luanda is the capital and largest city in Angola. Founded by the Portuguese in 1575, the city has had a tumultuous history, finally achieving peace in 2002 after a long civil war. Now with a swelling population and surge of construction, the city is experiencing a rebirth. Take a break from the busy city and visit nearby Mussulo, a spit of land covered in coconut palms, bungalows and bars, and featuring wide sandy beaches and calm waters.

Traveller Advice on Luanda

8 Hotels & Accommodations

4 Things to Do

4 Restaurants

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Traveller Reviews

Pensao Caravela

1 of 5 stars
Vientiane, Laos
1 Jul 2009

It's important to mention that Luanda is an astronomically expensive city. So accommodation tends to be horribly pricey and barely adequate. All this is true of the Pensao Caravela. A room there cost...more

National Slavery Museum

5 of 5 stars
london
26 Apr 2009

Although small and merits little more than 30 minutes, it is atmospheric, fascinating and housed in a beautiful, colonnial chapel. A moving experience. Special thanks to the lady staff member, who...more

Hotel Tropico

10 Apr 2009

Applying hotel standards in the rest of the world to Angola would be unfair and unreasonable. This is forntier territory in a country where great things may be possible but it will be a long time in...more

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