Pachamama Eco Park - Botanical Garden
Cape Verde
At a glance
Pachamama Eco Park - Botanical Garden in Cape Verde offers a serene escape into nature, blending the vibrant flora of the region with the tranquility of animal life. Located on Sal, one of Cape Verde's islands known for its arid landscape, this park provides a lush oasis created through sustainable practices. Visitors have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of native plant species thanks to innovative watering techniques that recycle water and harness solar energy, ensuring a minimal environmental footprint.
The park not only emphasizes the importance of sustainability but also offers an educational experience about the unique biodiversity of the islands. Rescued animals add a dynamic element to the gardens, allowing visitors to observe local fauna in a space that supports conservation and harmony between humans and nature. It's an engaging venue for understanding how ecological balance can be achieved in challenging environments.
Offering more than just a visual feast, Pachamama Eco Park also presents culinary delights at its bar. Guests can sample a variety of local juices and snacks, experiencing tastes authentic to the Cape Verdean culture. The simple, natural setting encourages relaxation and reflection, making it an ideal spot for families, groups, or solo travelers seeking a connection with nature.
This eco-park encourages a deeper appreciation for the natural world and demonstrates practical sustainability, challenging visitors to reconsider their own habits in a bid to reduce waste and conserve resources.
Reviews
A beautiful green oasis and a wonderful animal sanctuary Pachamama Eco Park is one of the most interesting and relaxing attractions near Santa Maria. The botanical gardens are beautiful, peaceful and very well maintained - a remarkable green oasis surrounded by Sal’s dry, desert landscape. The park is also a sanctuary for rescued animals. Many of them were previously abandoned, mistreated or exploited, while others needed a new home after their owners passed away. You can see monkeys, donkeys, goats, turtles and tortoises, parrots and parakeets, peacocks, ducks and many other animals. We especially loved the friendly chickens, colourful roosters and guinea fowl wandering freely around the grounds. Being able to observe them so closely was a lovely experience, particularly for the children. It is perfectly possible to walk here from Santa Maria. The route is easy and felt safe, and we really enjoyed the walk because of the beautiful desert scenery along the way. Just remember to take some water and sun protection. The park has plenty of shaded areas where you can slow down and relax. There is also a pleasant, family-friendly bar and restaurant where you can have a drink or something to eat. Another important advantage is the very clean and hygienic toilet, which visitors can use free of charge. There is also a small gift shop. Allow approximately 90–120 minutes to explore the entire complex at a comfortable pace. It is a wonderful place for families with children, animal lovers and anyone who would like to take a peaceful break from the beach. Pachamama Eco Park combines beautiful gardens, rescued animals, education and relaxation in a truly special way. Highly recommended!
Nice place that makes Sal more green and supports animals. Also they do great pink lemonade! If you have time, please visit it
Lovely oasis! I love that the story on how each animal came to pachamama was by their enclosure. It feels peaceful and balanced animals and plants. There is plenty of seating and choices at the cafe. Seema the animals are well treated and they doing their best with the available resources.
This eco park was so lovely. We came here mainly for the animals, but we also love plants and flowers so it was an added bonus. They have so many animals, and I read on their website that they’re all rescues which makes it even more special to me! They have chickens, peacocks and Guinea fowl wondering around which is so cute and the other animals have big areas too. Entry is only €5/500 ESC, which is really reasonable. We walked around for about an hour, and I ended up getting an adorable crochet turtle as a souvenir, that was actually made by someone in prison! They also have a cafe/bar with a vast range of options of juices, alcohol and snacks. This was only a 10 min drive from our hotel (Riu Cabo Verde) and I highly recommend it for anyone visiting!
We visited that lovely place last week. That marvelous botanical garden is so clean and well-maintained. It is home of more than 150 plant species and is environmentally friendly. Small building are all made with wood and clay, consequently they cause minimal harm to the environment. The amimals are also in good shape.
