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Cultural Praia

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    Praia, Ilha de Santiago, Cape Verde

  • activityLevel

    Moderate Activity

  • excursionType

    Information Not Currently Available

  • wheelchairAccessible

    No

  • startingAtPrice

    $70

  • minimumAge

    Information Not Currently Available

  • duration

    Approximately 4 Hours

  • mealsIncluded

    Meals not included

Welcome to Praia, the most cosmopolitan Cape Verdean city and an authentic cultural storehouse. On this excursion, you will get to know the culture and traditions of Cape Verde in general, and of Santiago Island in particular. Praia has absorbed various influences from the other islands due to inter-island migration, as well as influences from abroad.

Visit the center of the city, the plateau and Ethnographic Museum, founded in 1997. Don't miss the vegetable market, whose atmosphere is as colorful as its wares. From there, a short walk takes you to Praça Alexandre Albuquerque -- an iconic gathering spot for the people of Santiago. View the Palace of the President and the viewpoint of Statue of Diogo Gomes. Gomes discovered the Cape Verde Islands in 1460. You'll see one of the oldest buildings in Praia -- the Jaime Mota Barracks -- dating from 1826.

Pass the Prime Minister's residence and various embassies en route to the breathtaking view from the Cruz de Papa Monument above Quebra Canela Beach. Avenida Cidade de Lisboa, the most happening street in Praia, leads you past the Government Palace and the all-important soccer stadium.

Before heading back to the port you will stop to browse at the lively Sucupira Market.

Please note: Tourism infrastructure is limited in Cape Verde; the coach may not have air-conditioning or a PA system. Public markets are closed on Sundays and holidays.

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