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,…
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Equatorial Guinea
This is the land of primates with painted faces, soft clouds of butterflies and insects so colorful they belong in the realm of fiction. Yes, Equatorial Guinea has something of a reputation, with a history of failed coups, allegations of corruption and buckets of oil, but there is plenty to bring you to this country's beautiful black-and-white shores.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Catedral de Santiago Apóstol y Nuestra Señora del Pilar
Rio Muni
Built by the Spanish in 1954, this ochre-plastered cathedral is picked out in brown and stands proud on a hill. It's a severe-looking place, but the…
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