Guinea for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Guinea can be challenging for vegan and vegetarian travelers, as meals often include meat or fish. However, local markets offer fresh fruits, vegetables, rice, and peanuts, making plant-based eating possible with preparation and flexibility.
Guinea
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️☆☆☆ (2/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Best For: Cassava, rice, vegetables
Challenging Because: Meat and fish in most sauces
🥗 What to Eat
- Vegetarian-friendly: Cassava leaves (sauce), rice with vegetables
- Vegan-friendly: Plain cassava, plantains, roasted vegetables
🚫 Watch Out For
- Fish or meat in sauces
- Palm oil cooked with meat
🗣️ Survival Phrases (French)
- No meat: Sans viande
(sahn vee-AHND) - No fish: Sans poisson
(sahn pwah-SON)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Stick to cassava, plantains, and ask about fish in sauces — simple dishes are safest.
Capital – CONAKRY 🇬🇳
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