About Maputo - The magic of Maputo
Maputo is a magical fusion of old colonial style, third world street life and new development, a city which hums with life and offers plenty to do and see.

Climate
Situated close to the southern tip of Moçambique, within easy reach of two of South Africa’s borders, Maputo enjoys a tropical climate, with temperatures ranging from a pleasant 65 ºF (18 ºC) in mid winter to about 78 ºF (25 ºC) in summertime. It is the capital of Moçambique and home to close on two million people.

History
In the late nineteenth century, Lourenço Marques, as it was then known, was a vital port for the rapidly growing gold fields in South Africa, initially linked by an arduous trail for ox and wagon, until the rail link was built between the interior and the coast. Under Portuguese rule, Lourenço Marques became one of most attractive and popular cities on the continent, with a cosmopolitan culture resulting from the union of African and Portuguese culture, with infusions from the many visitors from around the world. They came to enjoy the beaches, the seafood and the glories of luxurious hotels like the Polana Hotel, which was then as it is now very much the ‘in’ place to stay.