Private Cachupa Cooking Class: Shore Tour from Mindelo Port

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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the heart of Cape Verdean culture through its most iconic dish on this 2-hour Private Shore Tour. Cachupa, a slow-cooked blend of corn, beans, vegetables, and meats, is more than food—it is a symbol of community and island identity. This hands-on cooking class invites you to learn authentic techniques directly from a local cook.
Enjoy a relaxed environment, traditional flavors, and a memorable cultural exchange before returning comfortably to your cruise ship.

What's Included

Private transportation
Ingredients: vegetables, corn, beans, fish, salted pork, chicken.
Professional local English-speaking tour guide
Drinks: a glass of wine/ or a beer/ or a juice/ water, coffee or tea.
Meal: cachupa

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The driver will meet you in the Mindelo Cruise Port with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

What to expect

Meet your local host at Mindelo Port and transfer to a welcoming home or cooking venue. Learn about the history of Cape Verde's national dish, Cachupa, before joining a hands-on cooking class using fresh local ingredients. Discover traditional cooking techniques, hear stories about local culture and daily life, and enjoy an authentic cultural exchange while the meal is prepared. Then sit down to savor the Cachupa you've helped create, accompanied by a local drink. After your meal, you'll be comfortably transferred back to Mindelo Port in time for your cruise departure, taking home new recipes, cooking skills, and unforgettable memories of Cape Verdean hospitality.

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by taxiGo DMC

Tags

Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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