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- Portuguese
- English
- French
- Spanish
The Cachupa hike is more than just a hike. It provides an unique insight in the culture of Santo Antao. During this hike you will get in contact with locals and learn about the flora and fauna the Island has to offer.
Want to get your hands dirty? You can! Dig up a cassave root or harvest banana’s from a tree. We will need it to prepare the Cachupa. Not into foraging and just want to enjoy unique views?
Go ahead!
we will make some delicious Cachupa for you.
At the end, our goal is to serve you. We juist want you to unwind, feel at ease and experience something unique.
Example Menu
Main
Traditional Cachupa
During this hike we will forage ingredients and make Cachupa for lunch. On request we can provide alternative dishes for lunch.
Main
Vegetarian spaghetti
Spaghetti with vegetables
Starter
Local snacks along the way
Sugar cane
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please contact us for preferred meeting and pick up.
Ask your driver to drop you off near the bank BCA. The meeting point is a café called Ribeira Grande.
What to expect
The Cachupa track let’s you experience Santo Antao in a whole different way!
In the morning we gather in Ribeira Grande
and drink locally produced coffee.
After, we hike up the mountain and bring you to the best viewpoints exclusively visited by CapeVerdeTours. During the hike the local guide is able to explain about the history, culture and nature of Santo Antao.
At the top of Figuera valley you have the opportunity to learn how to make Cachupa.
Tired and need a break? We will make you some Cachupa!
Before we descent you have the opportunity to replenish yourself with freshwater from the mountain streams.
The tour finishes with a coffee or tea in Ribeira Grande. From here, we can bring you back your hotel or to the ferry in Porto Novo.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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