--- title: "Bicycle touring in Guinea-Bissau | Cycle Planet" description: "Guinea-Bissau, not to be misunderstood with its neighbor Guinea(-Conakry). Some people call it the cashew republic, not strange seen the fact that in the…" canonical_url: "https://cycleplanet.org/countries/guinea-bissau" meta: "og:description": "Guinea-Bissau, not to be misunderstood with its neighbor Guinea(-Conakry). Some people call it the cashew republic, not strange seen the fact that in the…" "og:image": "https://cycleplanet.org/_og/d/c_Blauwdruk%2Ctitle_Bicycle%2Btouring%2Bin%2BGuinea-Bissau%2Cdescription_~R3VpbmVhLUJpc3NhdSwgbm90IHRvIGJlIG1pc3VuZGVyc3Rvb2Qgd2l0aCBpdHMgbmVpZ2hib3IgR3VpbmVhKC1Db25ha3J5KS4gU29tZSBwZW9wbGUgY2FsbCBpdCB0aGUgY2FzaGV3IHJlcHVibGljLCBub3Qgc3RyYW5nZSBzZWVuIHRoZSBmYWN0IHRoYXQgaW7igKY%2Cheadline_Western%2BAfrica%2CsiteName_Cycle%2BPlanet%2Clogo_CP%2Cp_Ii9jb3VudHJpZXMvZ3VpbmVhLWJpc3NhdSI%2Cs_mtSXB6dXrpGxEL3W.png" "og:image:height": "600" "og:image:type": image/png "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Bicycle touring in Guinea-Bissau" "twitter:image": "https://cycleplanet.org/_og/d/c_Blauwdruk%2Ctitle_Bicycle%2Btouring%2Bin%2BGuinea-Bissau%2Cdescription_~R3VpbmVhLUJpc3NhdSwgbm90IHRvIGJlIG1pc3VuZGVyc3Rvb2Qgd2l0aCBpdHMgbmVpZ2hib3IgR3VpbmVhKC1Db25ha3J5KS4gU29tZSBwZW9wbGUgY2FsbCBpdCB0aGUgY2FzaGV3IHJlcHVibGljLCBub3Qgc3RyYW5nZSBzZWVuIHRoZSBmYWN0IHRoYXQgaW7igKY%2Cheadline_Western%2BAfrica%2CsiteName_Cycle%2BPlanet%2Clogo_CP%2Cp_Ii9jb3VudHJpZXMvZ3VpbmVhLWJpc3NhdSI%2Cs_mtSXB6dXrpGxEL3W.png" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://cycleplanet.org/llms.txt) Western Africa # Guinea-Bissau [**View on the map**](https://cycleplanet.org/map?at=11.803749,-15.180413,8) [** Download GPX (5) **](https://cycleplanet.org/api/gpx/GW) ## **About ** Guinea-Bissau, not to be misunderstood with its neighbor Guinea(-Conakry). Some people call it the cashew republic, not strange seen the fact that in the right time of the trees are full with the colorful cashew fruits and streets are filled with bags of cashew. In Guinea-Bissau you see a lot of green surrounding. Last updated 3 Sept 2020 by [Cycle Planet](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/RYFRjpH3DfdWPpRfG9MIFBSPzH33) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/guinea-bissau/edit/about) ## **Routes ** - [From Senegal border to Guinea border](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/cycle-planet-292f5.appspot.com/o/uploads_gpx%2Fcycleplanet-Guinea-Bissau-1599146288626.kml?alt=media&token=53952920-78cc-443b-bcd6-013a5599308d) ## **Visa ** Most nationalities need a visa for entering Guinea-Bissau. Getting the visa in Senegal, Ziguinchor is very easy! [Enlarge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Visa_policy_of_Guinea-Bissau.png) Guinea-Bissau Visa exempt Visa on arrival / eVisa Source: [**Wikipedia**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Guinea-Bissau). Last updated 14 Mar 2021 by [Bas Idsinga](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/guinea-bissau/edit/visa) ## **Where to get a visa for Guinea-Bissau **(1) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Embassy](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Embassy.png)**1. Embassy for Guinea-Bissau in Senegal (Zinguinchor)**Guinea-Bissau, ZinguinchorOne of the easiest places to obtain a visa. In about 5 minutes you walk out of the embassy with a fresh visa in your hand. You only need a passport and cash to…](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/-MGJVmCci57AF8ITwJMe) ## **Border crossings **(2) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Border crossing](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Border.png)**1. Candembel (Guinea-Bissau) – Simbeli (Guinea)**To GuineaYou can only reach this border crossing by foot or bicycle. You need to get the entry/exit stamp from Guinea-Bissau in the village of Candembel. Afterwards… 1](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/51869dd0-c4ba-4c65-bb18-3eed82293895) 2. [![Border crossing](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Border.png)**2. Ziguinchor (Senegal) – Sao Domingos (Guinea-Bissau)**To SenegalQuite an easy border crossing on both sides. 1](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/f4cc4470-ff7c-4894-9720-bc08d29a9283) ## **See and do **(2) Sorted by most likes 1. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**1. Bissau**See & doIt’s not the most exciting city to visit, but at least you’ll be able to charge your wallet, your own body and your supplies. And if you do want to chill, you…](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/-MGJXBxLczxo65872fse) 2. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**2. Ilha de Bubaque**See & doRent a kayak or a mountain bike (or use your own :)) and explore the many islands. It’s also a great place to rest.](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/-MGJXNMd9K6NJWpjjtSH) ## **Sleeping ** ### **Staying with locals** Not very common, only big cities offer CS hosts. ### **(Formal) camping** A great way of meeting locals and sleeping in your own comfortable bed. Ask anyone in a village and they will search a spot for you. ### **Ho(s)tels** Some places have accomodation, but it’s expensive. Think about 10.000 CFA for the cheapest price. ### **Wild camping** Possible, but there are lots of people everywhere, so consider asking permission first. In a range of 30 km from the border to Senegal, there might be some land mines, so try to go pat this range. Last updated 3 Sept 2020 by [Cycle Planet](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/RYFRjpH3DfdWPpRfG9MIFBSPzH33) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/guinea-bissau/edit/sleeping) ## **Safety ** Generally safe to cycle, be cautious in big cities. Last updated 3 Sept 2020 by [Cycle Planet](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/RYFRjpH3DfdWPpRfG9MIFBSPzH33) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/guinea-bissau/edit/safety) ## **Food and drink ** Onroad: Egg with bread (±700 CFA) Local food: Rice,Fufu, soup Local drink: Palm wine Last updated 3 Sept 2020 by [Cycle Planet](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/RYFRjpH3DfdWPpRfG9MIFBSPzH33) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/guinea-bissau/edit/foodDrink) ## **Blogs ** - [Learning the language of the rain season](https://www.basidsinga.com/12-learning-the-language-of-the-rain-season/) ## **Videos ** - [West Africa's Jungle Tracks](https://youtu.be/idUsnU7kBgg) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/#website","@type":"WebSite","description":"Cycle Planet is the bicycle touring platform: visas, border crossings, places to sleep and points of interest per country, and a community of cyclists who host each other.","name":"Cycle Planet","url":"https://cycleplanet.org/","publisher":{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/#identity"}},{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/countries/guinea-bissau#webpage","@type":"WebPage","description":"Guinea-Bissau, not to be misunderstood with its neighbor Guinea(-Conakry). 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