Lonely Planet Mozambique [Paperback]

Mary Fitzpatrick (Author)

Book Description

Series: Lonely Planet Mozambique | Publication Date: November 2000

Includes an introduction to the country's music, dancing, literature and architecture; a handy language guide for chatting with locals; an insight into Mozambique's fascinating legends and many traditional religions; information on everything from birdwatching to beach lazing; and the lowdown on snorkelling and surfing.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Best for curious and independent-minded travelers' --Wall Street Journal
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From the Publisher

Lonely Planet’s new "Mozambique" is loaded with historical and political facts, practical predeparture information, a handy reference of important phrases, authoritative advice on staying healthy while abroad, and up to date hotel and restaurant recommendations. Whether you are sun bathing on Ilha de Moçambique or bird watching at the Niassa Wildlife Reserve, Lonely Planet’s "Mozambique" will provide the expert information you need for your trip.

• 21 detailed maps, including a full-color country map
• the rundown on all the best beaches and bars
• where to stay and eat on any budget
• essential Portuguese language chapter
• all you will need to know about Mozambican architecture, music and food

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 1St Edition edition (November 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1864501081
• ISBN-13: 978-1864501087
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,786,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Travel > Africa > Mozambique

More About the Author

Mary Fitzpatrick teaches composition at the College of Marin in California. She has also taught with the San Francisco Community College District and the Academy of Art College in San Francisco. Her specialty is teaching writing to English Language Learners.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a vital tool for visitors to this revitalized nation !, December 29, 2000

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Maurizio Giuliano (Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Mozambique (Paperback)

Mozambique has only recently re-opened to tourism, after years of war and bloodshed. Fortunately the hard times are now over, and the country is once again a thriving, wonderful African nation. I loved it all - the people, the food, the music... With this Lonely Planet guide, I was really able to get the most out of my stay. It contains plenty of advice on visiting places, hotels, restaurants, etc. And also great advice on how to save money - indeed, Mozambique can be very expensive ! A country and a book I won't forget.

1.0 out of 5 stars poor guide, December 26, 2011

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boukman - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Mozambique (Country Travel Guide) (Paperback)

i'm afraid i have to pan this guide. i am here in mozambique and was also here a couple of years ago for 6 weeks. this guide looks like a rush job. there is not a whole lot of info beyond the bare minimum. the author doesn't seem to have spent very much time here. i was looking at someone's bradt guide last week and the difference is amazing. the bradt is twice as big for starters, and the author clearly has spent a lot of time here and knows the country. the maps in the bradt are also better. each entry about a hotel or restaurant has the map coordinates and you can go directly to the map to see where things are. the maps of maputo are generally much better.
both guides are pretty much completely absent of information about mozambiquan music, which is an appalling oversite!
and another complaint. i decided to download the digital edition and discovered that, contrary to what the web site says, it isn't complete. there is no index and the notes about the author are absent.
anyhow, not recommended.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent as any Lonely Planet, October 15, 2010

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B. Divjak "coby3" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Mozambique (Country Travel Guide) (Paperback)

Very detailed, accurate, recent info. Incredible value for money. A must have for Mozambique travellers.