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Food and Drink
Guinea-Bissau’s few hotels and restaurants offer excellent food, though some places are expensive. Staples are cassava, yams and maize.
National specialities:
• Jollof rice served with chicken or fish.
National drinks:
• Palm wine.
• Cana de cajeu (cashew rum made from the fruit of the cashew nut).
Tipping: 10% is an acceptable amount, although not encouraged.
National specialities:
• Jollof rice served with chicken or fish.
National drinks:
• Palm wine.
• Cana de cajeu (cashew rum made from the fruit of the cashew nut).
Tipping: 10% is an acceptable amount, although not encouraged.
Shopping
Locally-made artefacts and carvings can be found in the markets. There are also some modern shops in Bissau.
Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0730-1230 and 1430-1830.
Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0730-1230 and 1430-1830.