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28 Cooperativa de Arte Makonde

This crafts workshop specialises in the carvings of the Makonde people. It is situated in Av. Marianne N'gouabi 798 and is open all day from Monday to Saturday.

29 Mercado Janete

This busy little market is situated between Av. Mao Tse Tung and Av. Paulo Samuel Kankhomba. Most household goods are available here as well as fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing and plastic goods. There are also a number of shoe repair services and a public telephone booth.

30 Mercado Xipamanine

This is the largest market in Mozambique and one of the most infamous. It is renowned for its selection of capulanas (traditional cloth) and has an extensive traditional medicine section, including animal claws and tails - not for the faint of heart! This market is notorious so you need to be extra careful with your wallet and your purchases.

31 Chissano Museum

You can find this museum by travelling out to Matola, down Av. 24 de Julho and continuing on in the direction of the border with South Africa. It is situated in Rua Torre do Vale, Bairro Sial, Matola. The museum contains the works of sculptor Alberto Chissano and other Mozambican artists. The restaurant in the museum specialises in local cuisine such as chicken, matapa and xima/uswa. There is a set menu costing 130,000MT per person for which advance booking is essential (Tel: 780705). Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 09H00-12H00 and 15H00-17H00.