Must-see attractions in Equatorial Guinea

  • Catedrál de Santa Isabel

    Malabo

    On the west side of the Plaza de España, this gracious, apricot-hued building is the most beautiful in the country. The architect, Llairadó Luis Segarra,…

  • Monte Alen National Park

    Rio Muni

    Monte Alen is one of Central Africa's best-kept secrets, and reason enough to visit Equatorial Guinea. A protected area covering 2000 sq km, the park is…

  • Evouat

    Rio Muni

    This tiny Fang village is worth visiting for its spectacular beach. Standing on the clean sweep of sand, you can see Gabon and the Elobey Islands across…

  • Reserva Natural de Rio Campo

    Rio Muni

    This reserve, in the far northwest of Rio Muni, spans 335sq km and is a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. Turtles, hippos and goliath frogs…

  • Arena Blanca

    Bioko Island

    Arena Blanca is a lovely beach close to Luba, with white sand. It is known for its clouds of breeding butterflies. You'll find the beach is cleaner the…

  • Equatoguinean Cultural Centre

    Malabo

    A bright yellow building on the main street, this centre is a lovely colonial building with large windows. It has a central atrium that serves as a…

  • Parque Nacional de Pico Basile

    Bioko Island

    On a clear day you might be able to see the volcanic peak of Pico Basile, but clear days are rare. The park has dense rain forest and it's worth climbing…

  • Casa Verde

    Malabo

    This deep green house was prefabricated in Belgium in the early 19th century and has recently been restored. It is a prominent landmark and is highly…

  • Malabo National Park

    Bioko Island

    This new park is next door to the airport, and covers an area of 870,000 sq metres. The park offers restaurants, a sports area, activities for children, a…

  • Sagrada Familia Church

    Bioko Island

    This small yellow church is in a picturesque location on a wooded hillside overlooking the sea in the village of Basakoto, south of Malabo. A tour of…

  • Luba Mirador

    Bioko Island

    One of two signposted miradors (viewpoints) along the road that crosses Bioko Island, this one is high above Luba and has spectacular views across the…

  • Spanish Mission House

    Rio Muni

    In ruins now, this mission house dates to the late 18th and early 19th centuries, when there were many European missionaries, merchants and colonial…

  • Plaza del Reloj

    Rio Muni

    Also known as the Plaza de la Libertad, this large square features the clock tower of its name (reloj) as well as a memorial statue to those who fought in…

  • Benito River Bridge

    Rio Muni

    Linking Bolondo with Mbini, this impressive, Chinese-built bridge spans the Benito River and replaces the old ferry. It's lit up at night, but do not take…

  • Moka Mirador

    Bioko Island

    One of two signposted miradors (viewpoints) along the road across the island, this one is high above Moka and has spectacular views over the island and…

  • Torre de la Libertad

    Rio Muni

    Built in 2011 to celebrate Equatorial Guinea's independence, this imposing structure is surrounded by gardens and overlooks the sea.

  • Obelisk

    Rio Muni

    This black obelisk commemorates the visit of Pope John Paul II to Equatorial Guinea in 1982.

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