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Discover the history of Cidade Velha and Praia on a guided tour. Visit the Pillory Square, explore the Plateau city center, and see the Ponta Temerosa lighthouse.

Highlights

• Step back in time as you explore the historic streets of Cidade Velha
• Discover the rich history of the first colonial town in the tropics
• Visit the Pillory Square
• Explore the Plateau city center and the colorful Sucupira market
• Admire the Ponta Temerosa lighthouse and the Kebra Kanela beach

Description

Begin your day with a guided tour of Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the town of Ribeira Grande, renamed Cidade Velha at the end of the 18th century, the first colonial town built by Europeans in the tropics. Located in the south of the island of Santiago, it preserves part of its street layout and important remains, including two churches, a royal fortress, and the Pillory Square with its Manueline-style marble column. Learn about how it was a key maritime port of call for Portuguese colonization and administration. It was an exceptional crossroads for international maritime trade, between the routes to Africa and the Cape, Brazil, and the Caribbean. Pass through the streets of the Plateau city center, the colorful Sucupira market, the Kebra Kanela beach, and the beautiful Ponta Temerosa lighthouse.

Includes

Guided tour of Cidade Velha Visit to Plateau city center Visit to Sucupira market Visit to Kebra Kanela beach

Important Information

• Cidade Velha is a World Heritage Site The town was the first colonial town built by Europeans in the tropics It was a key maritime port of call for Portuguese colonization and administration

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund