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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Guinea-Bissau
World Heritage Guinea-Bissau · UNESCO sites in Guinea-Bissau map · historical landmarks in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau has 1 site on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 natural inscription, inscribed in 2025. This map of UNESCO sites in Guinea-Bissau covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Bijagós Archipelago – Omatí Minhô was the country's first inscription, added in 2025; recurring threads across the list include wild places.
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Guinea-Bissau
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Bijagós Archipelago – Omatí MinhôThe property includes a continuous series of coastal and marine ecosystems, corresponding to the marine and in. | 2025 | Natural | The property includes a continuous series of coastal and marine ecosystems, corresponding to the marine and in. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Guinea-Bissau
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Guinea-Bissau?
- Guinea-Bissau has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Guinea-Bissau?
- Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Bijagós Archipelago – Omatí Minhô was inscribed in 2025. The property includes a continuous series of coastal and marine ecosystems, corresponding to the marine and in.
- Which sites in Guinea-Bissau are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 1 of the 1 listings is natural: Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Bijagós Archipelago – Omatí Minhô.
- Which UNESCO sites in Guinea-Bissau are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Guinea-Bissau.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Guinea-Bissau?
- The 1 UNESCO-listed site above are Guinea-Bissau's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Bijagós Archipelago – Omatí Minhô (2025). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.