Nature and places
Destinations and nature
Islands, protected areas, forests, lagoons, mangroves and places of memory in Guinea-Bissau.
Bijagós
Bijagós Archipelago
The archipelago has two distinct UNESCO designations: the Bolama-Bijagós Biosphere Reserve, designated in 1996, and Omatí Minhô, inscribed as natural World Heritage in 2025.
Islands and sea
Islands and marine protected areas
The official system includes Orango Islands National Park, João Vieira and Poilão Marine National Park and the Urok Islands Community Marine Protected Area.
Mainland
Forests, lagoons and mangroves
Mainland protected areas include Cantanhez, Cufada Lagoons and Cacheu River Mangroves. The country also has four internationally recognised Ramsar Sites.
Memory
Cacheu: memory and visit
The Memorial to Slavery and the Slave Trade in Cacheu is a reference point for memory, research, reflection and dialogue on Atlantic slavery. Practical visiting information should be confirmed before travel.