Introducing Ca Mau
Built on the swampy shores of the Ganh Hao River, Ca Mau is the capital and largest city in Ca Mau province, which was devastated by Typhoon Linda in 1997. It occupies the southern tip of the Mekong Delta – a wasteland for centuries, the area was first cultivated in the late 17th century. The population of Ca Mau includes many ethnic Khmers.
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Owing to the boggy terrain, this area has the lowest population density in southern Vietnam. Ca Mau lies in the middle of Vietnam’s largest swamp and is known for its powerful mosquitoes.
Ca Mau has developed rapidly in recent years, but the actual town itself is rather dull. The main attractions here are the nearby swamps and forests, which can be easily explored by boat. Bird-watchers and aspiring botanists are reportedly enthralled with the area for its stork-sighting opportunities and swamp ecology. Consult Ca Mau Tourist before undertaking trips to these outlying attractions.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Rach Gia to Can Tho by boat -- is this possible?
by vietnamtravelinfo 07 January 2011
There is a bus going from Rach Gia to Can Tho, which should need three hours (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/vietnam/mekong-delta/rach-gia/tran…
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RE: Just the South - Phu Quoc & Delta help needed
by violets 18 January 2010
From Rach Gia you can get a bus to Can Tho, Ha Tien or Ca Mau- each is in a different direction and they are all different. Can Tho is…
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RE: Mekong Delta - interesting places to see
by violets 20 November 2009
Soc Trang (pronounced something like Shok chum according to my neighbours who come from there) is a small town on the way to Ca Mau so…
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