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From Praia: Banana Plantation Tour and Cuscuz Workshop

4.9 / 5

16 reviews

Activity provider:Bu Country Tours
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From Praia: Banana Plantation Tour and Cuscuz Workshop

Activity provider:Bu Country Tours

4.9

16 reviews

From US$ 80.62 per person

Explore the largest banana and coconut plantation in the country on a shared or private tour from Praia. Sample Cuscuz and Fidjós with a local family and enjoy beautiful landscapes of Santiago island.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
Pickup included
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit Cape Verde's largest banana and coconut plantation
  • Learn how to cook an authentic Cuscuz with a local family
  • Visit the Natural Park of Monte Txota
  • Enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery on Santiago Island.
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Start with pickup at your hotel in Praia and begin a journey to discover the natural beauty of the northern and eastern areas of Santiago Island. Travel for approximately 45 minutes and arrive at the village of Santa Crus. Arrive at the country's largest banana and coconut plantation and take a walk inside the agricultural fields while the local tour guide explains the varieties of fruits and plants found here. If available, at your own expense, refresh yourself with fresh coconut water or organically grown local bananas. Continue inland until the village of Orgãos where you will learn to make cuscuz (a cake made from corn flour) and fidjós (fried banana mixed with wheat) with a local family.

After the workshop, drive back among rocks and valleys, learn about local history from your guide, and capture beautiful scenery before returning to your accommodation.

Includes
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Praia
  • Tour Guide
  • Transportation
  • Workshop of Cuscuz and Fidjós (local delights)
  • Liability insurance
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  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments

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  • This tour takes place from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with a total duration of 4 hours
  • Please bring comfortable shoes and clothes, a hat, water and sunscreen
  • Shared Group Tour option is subject to a minimum of 2 participants. In the event that the minimum number is not met, we reserve the right to propose an alternative date; to charge an extra fee to run the tour privately or to cancel a customer's booking for a full refund.

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4.9 /5

based on 16 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    5/5

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We were hesitant about whether it would be worth the full day or cost but we are so so glad we did this. It was the highlight of our visit to Santiago as you see so much in a say. The tour guide Maria was amazing she taught us so much about the history, culture and life in Cape Verde. The highlight was definitely the cooking - the people were so so kind and lovely. Fascinating to see the plantations and rum distillery. Tyne views weren’t great due to cloud but this was out of their control!! 10/10

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