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Discover Santiago Island on a guided tour. Visit the Assomada Market, enjoy a cooking class, and see the island's oldest tree. Visit the Fonte Lima ceramics interpretation center

Highlights

• Savor the flavors of Cape Verdean cuisine with a hands-on cooking class
• Explore the vibrant Assomada Market and its colorful stalls
• Visit the community of Longueira near the island's highest point
• Stop at the Picos municipality's viewpoint for stunning views
• See the oldest tree in Cape Verde, said to be over 500 years old

Description

Depart your hotel in the morning and head to the northern part of Santiago Island. Stop at the community of Longueira near the island's highest point, Pico D'Antónia. Continue to the Picos municipality's viewpoint for stunning views. Then, head to the city of Assomada to visit the famous municipal market, known for its vibrant colors (open only on Wednesdays and Saturdays). Next, travel through the community of Engenhos, where runaway slaves once hid from Portuguese colonists. Have opportunity to Visit the Fonte Lima ceramics interpretation center. Then meet local families and begin your cooking class, learning to make typical Cape Verdean dishes. After lunch, visit the oldest tree in Cape Verde, Pé de Poilon, which locals say is over 500 years old. Conclude your visit with a return trip to your hotel.

Includes

Visit to Longueira community Photo stop at Picos municipality's viewpoint Visit to Assomada municipal market Visit to Engenhos community Cooking class with local families Visit to the oldest tree in Cape Verde (Pé de Poilon) Guide Transport

Important Information

• Assomada municipal market is open only on Wednesdays and Saturdays

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund