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All Mozambique Beira

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Beira

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Beira, Mozambique

Updated June 17, 2019

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Macuti Lighthouse and Shipwreck

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Macuti Lighthouse and Shipwreck

This rusted shipwreck directly in front of a century-old abandoned lighthouse looks almost surreal.
The Grande Hotel in 1955

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Grande Hotel of Beira

Once living up to its name as the grandest hotel in all of Africa, the Grande Hotel is now home to a community of squatters.
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