Butare (Huye): Your Guide to Rwanda's Cultural Capital with United Travels

Welcome to Butare, officially known as Huye, a city nestled in the Southern Province of Rwanda. [4, 6] Often called the nation's intellectual and cultural heart, Butare (a name still widely used by locals) offers a different pace compared to the political capital, Kigali. [3, 4, 12] Steeped in history, it served as the colonial capital (named Astrida) and is home to Rwanda's oldest university, fostering a vibrant, academic atmosphere. [3, 7, 12, 13] Explore its museums, historical sites, and surrounding natural beauty.