Archaeology handicrafts and science and technology sites to visit Antsirabe

An original discovery, less than two kilometers from the road to Betafo. Created in 1947, the brewery produces THE favorite beer of the Malagasy people: the THB Pilsener. The largest brewery in the Indian Ocean, its annual production is around one million hectoliters. It is part of the STAR group, a subsidiary of the French group Castel since 2011. It will take you about an hour and a half for the visit, note that a special outfit (pants and closed shoes, not always obvious in hot weather) is required.

Guides for the descent of the Tsiribihina and the visit of the Tsingy (located in the Menabe region) can be found in several hotels and restaurants in town (including Chez Billy). Beware: if their rates are lower than those offered by agencies, it's sometimes because they're not all trustworthy and/or don't guarantee safety and/or don't tell you everything (the Tsingy are closed for part of the year...). Ask the person!

By taking the road to Belazao, one reaches the belvedere of Ivohitra (notice the large antenna), from where the view embraces the whole region, with a superb panorama on this part of the Highlands. Walkers will appreciate the walk: count one hour and a half to reach the summit by turning left on the road to Betafo, at the level of the sign "Children of the sun". Then, count two hours to return to the southern entrance of the city, obviously these timings are approximate. Beware of pickpockets though.