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Santiago Island: 4-Hour Calabaceira Valley Hike & Guided Tour to Cidade Velha
Praia, Cape Verde
$81.46
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
A 2-hour trek in the Green Valley of Calabaceira offers a chance to admire lush vegetation and explore Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A local guide will accompany you throughout the journey.
- 🌿 Trek through the Green Valley of Calabaceira with a local guide.
- 🏛️ Explore the history of Cidade Velha, the first city built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa.
- 📜 Learn about the area's rich heritage as you trek.
- ⚠️ Ensure proper footwear for the trek; specific gear may be recommended.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Shared Group Hike
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Transportation
- Tour Guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia or Cidade Velha
- Liability insurance
- Entrance fee (€5 for São Filipe Fortress)
- Lunch
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PraiaAfter being collected from your accommodation in Praia depart toward the verdant volcanic valley of Calabaceira.
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Start the hike through the greenery, follow a simple and accessible trail for any hiker and discover the famous giant baobab tree mentioned by Charles Darwin during his passage through the island. Get in touch with local farmers on their agricultural fields of sugar cane, mango, cassava, banana, and more.
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Convento de Sao FranciscoThe Convent of São Francisco was built in the middle of the 17th century, having served as a place of worship and formation.
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Rue BananaIt was the first hurbanized street built by the Portuguese in sub-Saharan Africa
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Our Lady of the Rosary ChurchHere is the oldest colonial church in the world, built in 1495, the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, in Manueline (Portuguese Gothic) style.
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Was built in 1512, with white marble, and was used as a slave market
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Se CatedralVisit the ruins of the Sé Catedral, that was the first Catedral built, in África, by Portuguese
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Fortaleza Real de San FelipeWas built in 1587 to defend the city of pirates attacques From the top, enjoy a beautiful view over the whole old town and find out about the system of defense used against pirates. Please, note that the €5 per person for Fortress entrance is not included.
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PraiaThe tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Praia.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Santiago Island: 4-Hour Calabaceira Valley Hike & Guided Tour to Cidade Velha
Praia, Cape Verde
$81.46
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!