Overview
Ca Mau is the southernmost city of mainland Vietnam, located 350 km southwest of Ho Chi Minh City in the Mekong Delta. The city is characterized by its system of transport canals where most goods arrive by boats and barges.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature
Before you go
Food
Budget meals available at Pho Xua and Thanh Truc on Phan Ngoc Hien St. Local cafés like Quán cafe Linh Cà Mau provide affordable drinks.
Nature
Key natural attractions include U Minh National Park (wetlands, mangroves, wildlife) and Dat Mui National Park (southernmost Vietnam). A motorbike is needed for U Minh.
Transport
Ca Mau is 350 km from Ho Chi Minh City via National Road 1A. Ca Mau Airport offers flights to HCMC (USD60-80). The city is walkable downtown.