Mozambique is a captivating nation located in southeastern Africa, with more than 2,500 kilometers of pristine coastline washed by the warm waters of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean. It stands out for the paradisiacal archipelagos of Bazaruto and Quirimbas, marine sanctuaries of whale sharks, giant manta rays and dugongs in Praia do Tofo, the epic history of conservation and recovery of fauna in the Gorongosa National Park, the historic Ilha de Moçambique (UNESCO) and an exquisite gastronomy based on fresh seafood and fiery piri-piri sauce.