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Tofo Beach
A wide Indian Ocean bay 22 km from Inhambane on a potholed but paved road, known for year-round whale shark sightings and manta cleaning stations offshore. The village runs on diving and grilled prawns.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Inhambane Province, Mozambique · Africa
Maxixe is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Inhambane, 20km from Tofo Beach.
Maxixe is a city located in Inhambane Province, Mozambique. With a population of 126,408, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Maxixe sits in Mozambique. It's in the Africa/Maputo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Maxixe to your route.
Maxixe (Portuguese pronunciation: [maˈʃiʃi]) is the largest city and economic capital of the province of Inhambane, Mozambique. It is situated on the Indian Ocean at 23°52′S 35°23′E just south of the Tropic of Capricorn, in a bay opposite historic Inhambane City which can be reached by local ferries. Although MaxixeRead more
is the province's principal city, Inhambane City is the seat of the provincial government.
By road the distance to Inhambane is far longer and is approximately 60 kilometres.
Maxixe serves as a convenient stop for transportation heading North or South along the EN1.
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Maxixe is located in Inhambane Province, Mozambique, Africa. The coordinates are -23.8597 latitude, 35.3472 longitude.
Maxixe has a population of approximately 126,408 people, making it a city in Mozambique.
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A wide Indian Ocean bay 22 km from Inhambane on a potholed but paved road, known for year-round whale shark sightings and manta cleaning stations offshore. The village runs on diving and grilled prawns.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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