Rio Cacheu, a significant
river in Guinea-Bissau, flows for approximately 257 kilometers, with the Canjambari
River as its main tributary. Once a vital commercial route, the river
is still navigable by large ships for nearly 100 kilometers inland.
The Cacheu River
Mangroves Natural Park, established in 2000, is a Ramsar site since 2015, protecting
the largest mangrove forest in West Africa. This ecological haven safeguards
fishing resources and shelters diverse flora and fauna, including a haven for
migratory birds.