Mo Cay Nam

Mỏ Cày Nam (Southern Mỏ Cày) is a rural district in Bến Tre Province, established in March 2009 from the southern portion of the former Mỏ Cày district. Covering 219.9 km² with a population of approximately 186,000, it is the larger of the two Mỏ Cày districts. The district capital is Mỏ Cày town. Mỏ Cày Nam borders Giồng Trôm to the east and northeast, Mỏ Cày Bắc to the north, Thạnh Phú to the south and southwest, and Trà Vinh province to the south and west. The district comprises one township (Mỏ Cày) and 16 communes.

The district's economy is based on agriculture, particularly rice cultivation, coconut production, and fruit orchards. The climate is tropical monsoon with wet and dry seasons.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, about 100 km away. From HCMC, take a bus to Bến Tre, then a local bus to Mỏ Cày town.

By Train

By Car / Road

Mỏ Cày town is about 30 km south of Bến Tre city via provincial roads. Regular buses connect Bến Tre to Mỏ Cày (45 min, ~25,000 VND). Buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Trà Vinh pass near the district.

Motorbike is the most practical transport. Local buses connect communes, and motorbike taxis are available in Mỏ Cày town. The terrain is flat, making cycling feasible.

• Mỏ Cày Town — The district capital with a bustling market and local shops.

• Thành Thới A — A commune with scenic rural landscapes and traditional houses.

• Traditional Rice and Coconut Farms — Agricultural land producing the region's staple crops.

• Local Pagodas — Several small Buddhist temples serving the community.

• Fruit Orchard Tours — Visit farms in communes like Hương Mỹ and Cẩm Sơn for fruit tasting.

• Boat Excursions — Explore the Cổ Chiên River, which borders the district to the south.

• Cycling through Rural Villages — Discover the peaceful countryside and friendly communities.

• Visit Local Markets — Experience authentic Mekong Delta market culture.

Mekong Delta staples such as hủ tiếu, bánh xèo (Vietnamese crepes), and fresh river seafood. Mỏ Cày town has several eateries serving local Vietnamese dishes at budget-friendly prices.

Fresh coconut water, sugarcane juice, and Vietnamese coffee are widely available. Drink bottled water.

• Budget: Guesthouses in Mỏ Cày town, 150,000–250,000 VND.
• Mid-range: Basic hotels with air conditioning, 300,000–500,000 VND.

Local agricultural products include rice, coconuts, tropical fruits (durian, rambutan, mangosteen), and coconut candy. The Mỏ Cày market is the main shopping destination. Bargaining is typical.

• Bến Tre (30 km north) — Provincial capital with Mekong Delta tours and ecotourism.
• Mỏ Cày Bắc (adjacent north) — The northern half of Mỏ Cày district.
• Thạnh Phú (25 km south) — Coastal district with long beaches and seafood.
• Trà Vinh (30 km southwest) — City known for its Khmer culture and pagodas.