What to visit
In Chimoio, the mural in Praça dos Heróis is a testimony to independence. The Mosque is worthy of a visit as is also the Provincial Library, housed in a typical colonial era building.
In Vila Manica, after passing through the charming historic gates, is the Geology Museum installed in a beautiful colonial era house and where on show is a varied and rare collection of the minerals and rocks to be found in this region.
Near Vila Manica, is the fort of Macequece, built by the Portuguese to strengthen their hold on the land.
About 5 Km from Chimoio, is “cabeça do velho”, (the old man’s head), an incredible natural stone formation resembling profile of an old man’s face.
A little further on, about 50 Km from Chimoio, in Revué is the Chicamba Real Dam, and about one Km higher up is a belvedere providing a magnificent view over the lake. Photography lovers can find numerous species of exotic and rare birds in this region.
Chinhamapere is a sacred place for the local inhabitants. Here the paintings engraved on rocks testify to the presence of the ancient people who once lived here.