Guinea-Bissau

Cacheu

Cacheu is the capital of Guinea-Bissau's Cacheu Region, situated on the Farim River. Once the capital of Portuguese Guinea, it is a good place to explore its historical legacy.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Gateway airport: Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB)
Best season: Nov–Jan, May
Time zone: Africa/Bissau
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Parks & gardens

Cacheu Mangroves Natural Park

This national park stretches along the Cacheu River in Guinea-Bissau and encompasses vast mangrove forests. It has been recognized for the value of its wetland ecosystem and registered as a Ramsar site.

Average temperature by month

5-year average

27° Jan

28° Feb

28° Mar

28° Apr

28° May

28° Jun

27° Jul

26° Aug

26° Sep

27° Oct

28° Nov

26° Dec

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