Ciudad de la Paz

Ciudad de la Paz (formerly known as Oyala and Djibloho) is a newly built planned city in the rainforest of mainland Equatorial Guinea, intended to replace Malabo as the national capital. Construction began in the 2010s and the city was officially inaugurated in 2017. It is located in Wele-Nzas Province, roughly midway between Bata and Mongomo.

The city features modern government buildings, a university campus, an international airport, and a large convention centre, all set in a cleared area of dense tropical forest. It is one of the most ambitious urban development projects in Africa. Ciudad de la Paz is still under development, with many areas incomplete.

By Plane

Ciudad de la Paz International Airport (soon to have a IATA code) is operational with domestic flights from Malabo and Bata.

By Car / Road

The city is connected by a new paved highway to Mongomo and Bata. Bush taxis and private vehicles are the main options.

The planned city layout makes walking feasible in the central area. Taxis are available. A car is needed for exploring the surrounding region.

• Ciudad de la Paz convention centre — A large modern conference facility.

• Government buildings — The new parliament and ministerial complexes.

• University of Equatorial Guinea — A modern campus set in the forest.

• President's Palace — The new presidential residence (viewable from outside).

• Surrounding rainforest — The forest edge around the city is dramatic and accessible.

• Walking the wide avenues and modern city squares.

• Photography of the ambitious modernist architecture set against the rainforest.

• Birdwatching at the forest edge.

• Mongomo (30 km east) — The birthplace of President Obiang with the Basilica.
• Bata (80 km west) — The mainland's largest city with the airport, promenade, and restaurants.
• Monte Alen National Park — Equatorial Guinea's premier rainforest park, about 90 km north-west.