The Chuabo is a Quelimane institution, one of the few hotels anywhere in Mozambique that managed to stay running throughout the war years. These days the whole place reeks of another era – if you like (unintentional) retro, this is your bag. Drink in the furry carpets, oversized bedrooms, wood-strip walls and – best of all – curvaceous staircase that spirals down six levels.
Hotel Chuabo
Mozambique
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Dating from 1776, this ruined church (currently inaccessible) on the riverfront awaits some care and attention. For the time being you can admire its…
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Quelimane has a sizeable Muslim population, a fact testified to by this largish green and white mosque in the city centre.
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Quelimane's hideous breeze-block 'new' cathedral is worth a look purely to see how low ecclesial architecture has plummeted since the now ruined old…