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Cacheu
Spend one night in Cacheu to see the fort and mangrove park; add a day trip by canoe to São Domingos if you have a boat.
Cacheu is a small historic town on the Cacheu River with a 16th‑century Portuguese fort, a nearby natural park and access to canoe trips to São Domingos. One night covers the main sights; a second day allows a canoe excursion.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- Nov–May
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainier)
- Airport
- OXB
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Cacheu117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cacheu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF), shared with other West African states and pegged to the euro.Guinea-Bissau-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckOrange and MTN (check operator names after rebrands) sell SIMs in Bissau; passport needed.Guinea-Bissau-wide
- Tap waterBottled only.Guinea-Bissau-wide
- TippingLodge staff: Tip box at the end, €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) a day per party.Guinea-Bissau-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Guinea-Bissau-wide
- SafetyCacheu is generally safe for daytime visits; avoid night travel on unpaved roads and keep valuables hidden.
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- RestroomsBasic outside hotels.Guinea-Bissau-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire · 119 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysLodges close in the rains; government offices close early.Guinea-Bissau-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOXB Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (Bissau) (Main international gateway; about 120 km (75 mi) by road…OXB Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (Bissau) (Main international gateway; about 75 mi (120 km) by road…
- Getting aroundWalk within town; hire a canoe from the harbour for trips to São Domingos or the natural park.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OXB Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (Bissau) (Main international gateway; about 120 km (75 mi) by road, 2–2.5 h drive to Cacheu (check road conditions).)OXB Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (Bissau) (Main international gateway; about 75 mi (120 km) by road, 2–2.5 h drive to Cacheu (check road conditions).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest May (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cacheu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk within town; hire a canoe from the harbour for trips to São Domingos or the natural park. No public bus service inside town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
- Bissau full guide77 km (48 mi)48 mi (77 km) south-east of Cacheu
From Bissau: Car, about 2.5–3 h each way on paved and unpaved road · Full day
- Banjul full guide140 km (87 mi)87 mi (140 km) north of Cacheu
- Dakar full guide300 km (186 mi)186 mi (300 km) north-west of Cacheu
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
São Domingos (coconut island)
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h round‑trip
Canoe from Cacheu harbour, about 10 am departure; 30‑min boat ride
Pay ≤ €3 per person; bring lunch.
Tarrafes de Cacheu Natural Park
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h total
Canoe from harbour, 10‑15 min downstream
Guided by local fishermen; arrange on arrival.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Harbour‑side bungalows
Simple, clean, low‑cost; walk to fort and park.
Hotel near the fort (renovated 2007)
Opening pending; check locally.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- XOF 3,000–5,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- XOF 5,000–8,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Harbour‑side bungalow1 × 1 night × XOF 3,000 | XOF 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × XOF 5,000 | XOF 5,000 |
| Canoe trip to São Domingos (round‑trip)1 × XOF 2,500 · ≈ €3 (check price locally). | XOF 2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XOF 1,050 |
| Trip total≈ XOF 11,550 per person per day, bed included | XOF 11,550 |
Basic amenities, shared bathroom.
2026 estimate in XOF; flights and international transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Canoe ride (≈ €3)Check current rate. | ≈ XOF 2,500 |
| Meal at harbour restaurant (rice dish) | XOF 1,200–2,000 |
| Fruit jam (bought from Catholic mission) | XOF 500–800 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Canoe trips to São Domingos do not run on Sundays unless you pay for a private hire.
- The fort may be locked; ask the local keeper for access.
- Roads to Cacheu were renovated in 2007 but can be rough after heavy rain.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 119
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Bissau; check current location.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Canoe Cacheu → São Domingos: ≈ XOF 2,500 per person, 30 min (check).
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good morning (bõ̞ ˈdʒiɐ)
- Quanto custa? — How much? (ˈkwɐ̃tu ˈkustɐ)
- Quero isto — I would like this (ˈkɛɾu ˈistu)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cacheu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–May · avoid Jun–Oct (rainier) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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