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Rio Muni

From the remote Rio Campo Nature Reserve where turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, to the pristine white sands and azure sea of the beautiful island of Corisco, the coast of mainland Equatorial Guinea is reason enough to visit. Best of all, you’ll probably have it to yourself. Venture inland and discover the dense rainforest of the Monte Alen National Park, which teems with animals, including forest elephants, lowland gorillas and chimpanzees.

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  • Monte Alen National Park

    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

    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

    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…

  • Spanish Mission House

    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

    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

    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…

  • Torre de la Libertad

    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.

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