Ca Mau is the southernmost province of Vietnam — this is the point from which, if you continue south, you will reach the sea. With three sides bordering the sea and the largest mangrove forest ecosystem in Southeast Asia, Ca Mau is a destination completely different from any other province in Vietnam. Learn how to get from HCMC to Ca Mau and Ca Mau travel costs to plan your trip.
Where is Ca Mau on the Map of Vietnam?
Ca Mau province belongs to the Mekong Delta region (Southwestern Vietnam), and is the southernmost province of the Fatherland. Administratively:
- • East: Borders the East Sea
- • West: Borders the Gulf of Thailand
- • North: Borders Kien Giang and Bac Lieu provinces
- • South: Borders the sea (no provinces to the south — this is the final Dat Mui)
What makes it special: Ca Mau is the only province in Vietnam with three sides bordering the sea, with a total coastline of 254km. Ca Mau's mangrove forest is the second largest mangrove forest in the world (after the Amazon in Brazil). The southernmost point is Ca Mau Cape — where the milestone 0 of the Fatherland is located.
📍 Basic Geographical Information
How Far is Ca Mau from Other Cities?
| From | Distance | By Road | By Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | ~360km | 7–8 hours | ~1 hour |
| Can Tho | ~180km | 3–4 hours | No direct flights |
| Bac Lieu | ~70km | 1.5 hours | — |
| Kien Giang (Rach Gia) | ~150km | 2.5–3 hours | — |
| Hanoi | ~1,700km | 30+ hours | 2.5–3 hours |
How to Get from HCMC to Ca Mau
The most popular road route from Ho Chi Minh City to Ca Mau passes through 4 provinces:
Bus tickets for this route can be purchased through Phuong Trang (futa.vn), Kumho Samco, or Hoang Long. Ticket prices are around 300,000–400,000 VND/one-way depending on the company and time. See all options at How to Get from HCMC to Ca Mau.
Famous Landmarks in Ca Mau Province
📍 Ca Mau Cape (Dat Mui)
Southernmost point of the Fatherland, Ngoc Hien district. ~110km from Ca Mau City (by car + speedboat ~3 hours).
🌳 U Minh Ha National Park
Primary melaleuca forest, U Minh and Tran Van Thoi districts. ~50–70km from Ca Mau City.
🐟 Nam Can
Capital of Nam Can crab, floating market, mangrove forest. ~80km southeast of Ca Mau City.
⛵ Song Doc
Largest fishing port in the province, Tran Van Thoi district. Fish market opens at 3 AM, origin of "ba khia" specialty.
🏡 Ba Ngoai Homestay
Tan Thanh Hamlet, Tran Van Thoi district — starting point for mangrove forest tours and U Minh Ha.
🦀 Rach Goc (Ngoc Hien)
The capital of "ba khia" (fiddler crabs) and dried shrimp in Ca Mau province. ~120km east of the city center.
What Makes Ca Mau Special?
Many people ask, "What is there to do in Ca Mau that makes it worth visiting?" — the short answer: This is a place you won't find anywhere else in Vietnam.
- 🌿 Pristine mangrove forests — stepping into the forest feels like entering another world, quiet and untouched.
- 🌊 Where the sun rises from the sea and sets into the sea — because Ca Mau borders both the East Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.
- 🦀 Fresh, affordable seafood — crab, shrimp, squid directly from the sea to your table, no middlemen.
- 🏡 Slow pace of life, simple locals — Ca Mau has not been "over-touristed" like many other places.
- 📍 Unique check-in point — Ca Mau Cape milestone, the southernmost point of the Fatherland, where you can proudly say you've reached the very end of the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which region of Vietnam does Ca Mau belong to?
Ca Mau belongs to the Mekong Delta region (Southwestern Vietnam), and is the southernmost province of the Fatherland. It is the only province in Vietnam with three sides bordering the sea: the East Sea, the Gulf of Thailand, and bordering Bac Lieu/Kien Giang to the North.
Does Ca Mau border the sea?
Yes — Ca Mau is the only province in Vietnam with three sides bordering the sea, with a total coastline of 254km. This unique feature allows visitors to witness both the sunrise over the East Sea and the sunset over the Gulf of Thailand on the same day.
How many districts does Ca Mau province have?
Ca Mau province has 9 districts (U Minh, Tran Van Thoi, Cai Nuoc, Dam Doi, Nam Can, Ngoc Hien, Phu Tan, Thoi Binh, Dat Mui) and 1 provincial city, Ca Mau City.
Which provinces do you pass through from HCMC to Ca Mau?
The most common route passes through: Long An → Tien Giang → Vinh Long → Can Tho → Hau Giang → Soc Trang → Bac Lieu → Ca Mau. A total of 7 provinces, approximately 360km long, taking 7–8 hours by bus.
Now You Know Where Ca Mau Is — Come Visit!
Ba Ngoai Homestay in Tan Thanh Hamlet, Tran Van Thoi, Ca Mau — free itinerary consultation, pick-up from Ca Mau City center.
