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Things to do in Equatorial Guinea

Africa's only Spanish-speaking country, an island capital built almost entirely from oil wealth in the space of a generation, and rainforest holding some of the least-disturbed gorilla habitat left on the continent.

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What's worth your time in Equatorial Guinea

Explore Malabo's modern skyline on Bioko Island

Culture

A capital dramatically rebuilt using the country's substantial oil wealth, creating a striking, purpose-built modern city in a rainforest setting.

Trek in the Pico Basilé National Park

Adventure

Bioko Island's highest peak and surrounding rainforest, offering hiking with views across the island and toward mainland Cameroon on clear days.

Watch sea turtles nest on Bioko's southern beaches

Nature

One of the most important nesting sites in the Gulf of Guinea for multiple sea turtle species, monitored by an ongoing conservation project.

Explore Malabo's Spanish colonial old town

Culture

Faded but atmospheric Spanish colonial buildings remain alongside the capital's modern development, reflecting the country's unique linguistic and colonial heritage.