Porto Pidjiguiti Travel Guide: Top Sights in Guinea-bissau, Tours &

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Porto Pidjiguiti- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Guinea-Bissau; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Porto Pidjiguiti is a small port in Bissau where visitors can watch local fishermen at work, observe pelicans along the waterfront, and take in views of the city from a distance. It holds deep historical significance as the site of the Pidjiguiti massacre on 3 August 1959, when colonial police opened fire on striking dockworkers, killing 50 people. This event marked a turning point in Guinea-Bissau's struggle for independence. A large black fist-shaped monument now stands at the port, commemorating those who lost their lives.

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Reviews of Porto Pidjiguiti

Sean Miller

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-06

Pretty cool place to walk around during the day. Lots of colorful boats, fish markets, and general bustling port activity. I've heard you can also catch boats here to the Bijagos islands, but I didn't try.
Dhikrulahi Hammed

5
Reviewed: 2023-06-20

I loved every bit of my time here. Definitely coming back. I cannot forget the time I spent just staring at the ocean. Therapeutical! I highly recommend.
Ifeatu Osegbo

4
Reviewed: 2022-10-20

Went to get a boat to Bolama. Was able to find boats for renting but they were too expensive
Emmanuel Adu-Kissiedu

3
Reviewed: 2021-12-16

A port for all kinds of activities. Shipping container terminal, a port for small boat transport to other regions.
Romain Wsk

3
Reviewed: 2020-07-07

Not the most fancy place you will find in Guinea-Bissau but a necessary step if you want to go to the Bijagos Archipelago. Two options to reach Bubaque Island either you take the ferry (15 000 XOF per person, more expensive for tourists than locals) or you find a speed boat talking to people at the very end of the harbor. They are friendly but don't be fooled, fair price should not exceed 25 000 XOF/per person. Private boat can go up to 250 000 XOF.