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interior.","","",""],[10208,"Cap Diego","beach",-12.2575,49.2806,93,1,"Climb to abandoned outposts for sweeping views, then descend to rocky shores where few travelers venture.","","",""],[10209,"Cap Sainte Marie","beach",-25.5958,45.1392,59,3,"Stand at Madagascar’s tip, walk over ancient dunes, and look for migrating whales offshore during the right season.","","",""],[5011,"Donia Festival","festival",-18.8792,47.5072,8,5,"Join crowds on Nosy Be for days of live music, dance, and cultural exchange, where Indian Ocean rhythms set the pace for celebration.","","",""],[10210,"Evatraha","beach",-24.97213010628,47.0817277982,67,2,"Cross a narrow canal by boat, then hike through forest to reach a quiet beach surrounded by green hills and few visitors.","","",""],[10154,"Farafangana","town",-22.8174,47.818,54,3,"Arrive at a riverside town known for spice trading, where the scent of cloves drifts through busy markets and quiet backstreets.","","",""],[10211,"Faux 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amenities exist but the landscape is striking.","","",""],[22320,"Lemurs’ Park near Antananarivo","attraction",-18.9543,47.3587,33,4,"Walk shaded paths among several lemur species and endemic plants in a privately managed reserve dedicated to wildlife education.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/madagascar-attraction-lemurs-park-near-antananarivo_v1.webp","",""],[4996,"Locaro Bay","beach",-24.94170510384,47.108194657981,89,1,"Hike rugged trails to reach secluded coves, where strong waves and dramatic cliffs create a sense of isolation and adventure.","","",""],[10172,"Lokobe National Park","national park",-13.3971,48.324,33,4,"Paddle to a forested peninsula where lemurs call from the treetops and fragrant plants scent the air along shaded trails.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/madagascar-national-park-lokobe-national-park_v1.webp","",""],[10189,"Lokobe Reserve Trail","hike",-13.3894,48.3409,63,2,"Walk shaded jungle trails on Nosy Be, spotting endemic wildlife and learning about traditional plant 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music as the sun sets over the water.","","",""],[22328,"Musée d’Art et d’Archéologie d’Antananarivo","attraction",-18.9119,47.521,60,2,"Discover Madagascar’s cultural evolution through artifacts, traditional crafts, and archaeological collections spanning centuries.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/madagascar-attraction-musee-dart-et-darcheologie-dantananarivo.webp","",""],[22327,"Musée de la Photographie de Madagascar","attraction",-18.9181,47.5338,53,3,"Browse curated photographic archives that document Madagascar’s changing landscapes, people, and urban life since the 19th century.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/madagascar-attraction-musee-de-la-photographie-de-madagascar.webp","",""],[10182,"Namoroka National Park","national park",-16.4709,45.3369,75,2,"Navigate a maze of eroded limestone and hidden caves, then emerge into dry forest alive with lemurs and birds.","","",""],[5026,"Nosy Be","region",-13.3295,48.261,0,5,"Sample local rum, hike through aromatic plantations, and spot endemic 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observe local craftspeople at work in small villages scattered along Nosy Komba’s forested slopes.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/madagascar-attraction-nosy-komba-lemur-and-craft-villages.webp","",""],[10160,"Nosy Mitsio","village",-12.8994,48.6038,50,3,"Sail to an uninhabited island group, where dramatic rock formations and clear waters offer solitude and excellent marine life.","","",""],[10161,"Nosy Sakatia","village",-13.3007,48.1648,0,5,"Swim with turtles, snorkel vibrant reefs, and stay in simple bungalows on a quiet island just off Nosy Be’s west coast.","","",""],[22323,"Nosy Tanikely Marine Reserve Snorkeling Area","attraction",-13.4828,48.2375,20,4,"Swim above vibrant reefs teeming with marine life and climb to a lighthouse for sweeping views of the surrounding archipelago.","","",""],[22322,"Pirate Cemetery of Île Sainte-Marie","attraction",-17.0119,49.8478,40,3,"Walk among centuries-old graves overlooking the sea, where the island’s history as a pirate haven is etched in 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agricultural heart of Madagascar’s northeast.","","",""],[5013,"Santabary Festival","festival",-13.5375,48.4333,46,3,"Celebrate the arrival of new rice with villagers, sharing meals and rituals that mark the agricultural cycle and community bonds.","","",""],[10164,"Soanierana Ivongo","town",-16.9214,49.5853,63,2,"Board ferries to Sainte Marie or watch riverboats load vanilla in a humid port town on Madagascar’s eastern seaboard.","","",""],[10214,"Tampolo Beach","beach",-16.15,49.7164,81,1,"Snorkel in sheltered waters or walk into the rainforest, where the beach meets one of Madagascar’s richest ecosystems.","","",""],[10165,"Taolagnaro","town",-25.0287,46.9825,46,3,"Explore a southern port town framed by mountains, with remnants of colonial architecture and access to wild coastal reserves.","","",""],[25090,"Toliara","city",-23.3583,43.6672,38,4,"Experience a sun-baked city where the Mozambique Channel meets daily life, with seafood stalls, arid landscapes, and distinct southern 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