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Top 3 cultural & heritage things to do in Sao Filipe

Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Sao Filipe, paced for actual seeing.

  1. A 1-day experience through the Fogo Volcano, Sao Filipe1

    1. A 1-day experience through the Fogo Volcano

    · 4 hours

    Are you visiting the island of Fogo and would you like to visit the Fogo volcano and walk around the lava from the last eruption? Then this is a perfect experience for you, join us in this magnificent experience in the lands of the still active volcano and come to know the history of volcanic eruptions on this island and contemplate this landscape covered in black and gray color like nowhere else in the archipelago .

  2. São Filipe Walking Tour of Historic Center and Market, Sao Filipe2

    2. São Filipe Walking Tour of Historic Center and Market

    · 2 hours

    Discover Cape Verdean hospitality on this guided walking tour in São Filipe. Explore the historic center, its Municipal Museum, and visit a local market where you can barter with locals.

  3. 2. Nature, History of FOGO and relaxation at the natural pool of Salinas, Sao Filipe3

    3. 2. Nature, History of FOGO and relaxation at the natural pool of Salinas

    3.8· 4 reviews· 4 hours

    Fogo Island is fascinating. In addition to its volcano, it has contrasting natural landscapes and unique natural places. This circuit, rich in natural curiosities and historical stories, makes you discover the city of São Filipe as well as the western side of the island. Stroll through the streets of one of the oldest cities in the country. The past is told there today through the architecture of the city and its “Sobrados”. Then recharge your batteries in Salinas, this natural pool formed by the meeting of the sea and the lava flows. You will also taste a typical drink of the country: the punch of "Calabaceira", the fruit of the baobab. IMPORTANT: Minimum of participants: 2 people

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