ABOUT Barco's De Macaneta One hour from Maputo and a five minute ferry boat trip across the Nkomati river and a further 6.5 km of sand road will bring you to Barco's De Macaneta - "Home of the Happy Fisherman." Go back in time and discover a place of peace and simple souls in fishing villages. Walk on deserted beaches where mango and pear trees grow and discover freedom like never before... Whether you would like an adventure holiday or just prefer to relax and get away from it all, it is all waiting here for you! Macaneta is a wonderful day trip, and is the closest beach resort to Maputo and popular weekend outing, with people working in the capital. Mozambique has a rich history and has colorful cultures that one can explore while on holiday.