Capital · Equatorial Guinea
Ciudad de la Paz
Skip unless you have a specific reason (government business, curiosity about the new capital). The city is a planned ghost town with few services and almost no travellers; a half-day stop is enough.
Ciudad de la Paz, formerly Djibloho or Oyala, became Equatorial Guinea's capital in January 2026, replacing Malabo. Built for 200,000 people, it has about 2,000 residents and is often called a luxury ghost town. The main draw is the sheer strangeness of a modern, empty city in the jungle. Most visitors come for a few hours on the way between Bata and Mongomo.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XAF
- Best months
- Jul–Aug (driest), Dec–Jan (slightly drier)
- avoid Sep–Jun (heavy rain, though travel is possible year-round)
- Airport
- GEM
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Sort the visa before the flight
- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- Central Africa ↗Sort the visa before the flight: none of the seven countries reliably issues tourist visas on arrival to Western passports, and e-visas here are tied to named airports.
- Central Africa ↗Carry the original yellow fever vaccination certificate in your hand luggage; health desks at every Central African airport ask for it, and a missing card can mean refusal or a jab at the desk.
- Central Africa ↗Before booking anything in or near the DRC, read the WHO Ebola situation page and your own government's health notice: the 2026 outbreak brought quarantine and boarding rules for people who have been in the DRC.
- Equatorial Guinea ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport with the Equatoguinean authorities before booking: the e-visa is valid only for arrival at Malabo, and US passports have needed a visa since 2023.
- Equatorial Guinea ↗Photography in public places has historically required a permit; do not photograph government buildings, the presidential palace, police, military or airports, and ask your hotel about current rules.
- Equatorial Guinea ↗Book a travel-clinic visit several weeks ahead: malaria prevention is needed on Bioko and the mainland, all year.
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 Ciudad de la Paz113 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ciudad de la Paz, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), pegged to the euro.Equatorial Guinea-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckGETESA (Muni) and GECOMSA (Orange-backed) sell SIMs with passport registration (check operator names).Equatorial Guinea-wide
- Tap waterDrink bottled water.Equatorial Guinea-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Equatorial Guinea-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. 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.Equatorial Guinea-wide
- SafetyCiudad de la Paz is safe in terms of crime, but the main risks are road accidents (empty roads invite speeding) and the lack of services.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants.Equatorial Guinea-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysOffices close on public holidays and during official events.Equatorial Guinea-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckGEM President Obiang Nguema International Airport (About 35 km (22 mi) away in Mengomeyén; flights from Malabo and Bata (check schedules)).GEM President Obiang Nguema International Airport (About 22 mi (35 km) away in Mengomeyén; flights from Malabo and Bata (check schedules)).
- Getting aroundNo public transport within the city; you need a hired car or taxi from the airport or from Bata.
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
- GEM President Obiang Nguema International Airport (About 35 km (22 mi) away in Mengomeyén; flights from Malabo and Bata (check schedules))GEM President Obiang Nguema International Airport (About 22 mi (35 km) away in Mengomeyén; flights from Malabo and Bata (check schedules))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Care
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Jul–Aug. Mixed: Dec–Jan. Avoid: Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest May (18 rain days), driest Aug (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ciudad de la Paz: 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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
18 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
18 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 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
No public transport within the city; you need a hired car or taxi from the airport or from Bata. Roads are paved and empty.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1–1.5 h
Car or taxi east on the main road, about 70 km (43 mi)Car or taxi east on the main road, about 43 mi (70 km)
Home to the second-largest basilica in Africa; a half-day trip.
Door to door: About 2.5–3 h
Car or taxi west, about 150 km (93 mi) (check road conditions)Car or taxi west, about 93 mi (150 km) (check road conditions)
Mainland's largest city with seafront and markets.
Acalayong
cautionDoor to door: About 3–4 h to the border
Car south, then ferry to Libreville (Gabon)
Border crossing for Gabon; verify visa requirements.
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.
Grand Hotel Djibloho area
The only notable hotel, about 5 km (3.1 mi) from the city centre; 5-star, 380 rooms, often empty.The only notable hotel, about 3.1 mi (5 km) from the city centre; 5-star, 380 rooms, often empty.
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
- XAF 15,000–25,000
- Mid
- XAF 40,000–70,000
- High
- XAF 100,000+
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Taxi from airport to city centre35 km (22 mi)22 mi (35 km) | XAF 15,000–25,000 |
| Grand Hotel Djibloho room5-star, often empty | From €113 (≈ US$140) (≈ XAF 74,000) |
| Meal at hotel restaurant | XAF 10,000–20,000 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | XAF 500–1,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The city has almost no shops, restaurants or services outside the hotel.
- Fuel stations are scarce; fill up in Bata or Mongomo before arriving.
- Checkpoints on the roads; carry your passport and visa at all times.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
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Lléveme a esta direcciónTake me to this address
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
Embassy
Most embassies are in Malabo; check your country's consular services before travelling.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre: XAF 15,000–25,000 by taxi
- City centre → Mongomo: XAF 20,000–35,000 by taxi
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está…? — Where is…? (DON-deh es-TAH)
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 Ciudad de la Paz. 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: Jul–Aug (driest), Dec–Jan (slightly drier) · avoid Sep–Jun (heavy rain, though travel is possible year-round) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 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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