Things to do in Fogo, Fogo: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

The island of Fogo is fascinating. Besides 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 slope of the island. Stroll through the streets of one of the oldest cities in the country. The past is today told through the architecture of the city and its "Sobrados". Then recharge your batteries in Salinas, this natural swimming pool formed by the meeting of the sea and the lava flows. You will also taste a drink typical of the country: the punch of "Calabaceira", the fruit of the baobab.

Inclusions: Tasting of calabaceira punch (baobab fruit)

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Here you get a stupendous view from the highest point from Cape Verde and get the opportunity to trek to the 2014 crater (Optional). You can find places with extreme hot spots from the Sulfur. A multi-colored landscape well worth a visit.

Inclusions: Lunch with main dish, coffee and wine tasting, dessert, transfer

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Only when touring the island can you get an idea of the violence of the 1951 eruption. First we drive to Cova Figueira and Espigão, an observation place where you get a complete view of the volcano with its lava flow that goes to the sea.

Inclusions: Lunch with main dish, dessert and coffee, transfer

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The tour begins with a city tour of our national cultural heritage where you can see the traditional old houses called Sobrados. After we visit Salinas de S. Jorge and the natural lava harbour where you can enjoy the freshness of the clear waters off the black sandy beach. Please bring your bathing suit We then head to Ribeira Filipe, stopping at one of the highest spots in the area. There you can appreciate the amazing view and see the numerous small coffee plantations and fruit and vegetable gardens which enrich the land and give color to the landscape. Then a stop at the Bao Bab (Calabaceira), a chance to admire one of this Island’s oldest trees (approximately 200 year old). The fruit of the ‘Calabaceira Tree’ is used to make the typical regional juice Ponche bearing the same name. You then get the chance to taste the Calacabeira Ponche. After we visit the island’s oldest church São Lourenço Church originally built in the late 16th century. Today the building is taken care of by the Capuchinho Priests who have an important role in training the communities’ youth. Next to the church there is a cemetery bearing the same name. The important proprietors on the island formerly used it.

Inclusions: Calabaceira Ponche (local drink) tasting, transfer

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Enjoy a typical Cape Verdean night with local music, we recommend you try the special Fogo dish called Djagacida, so you will enjoy an unforgettable experience.

Inclusions: Lunch with main dish, dessert, transfer, water and coffee

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We start in the main square Presidio before visiting the local market colored with many types of fruit and vegetables. We then head to the City Hall and the surrounding historical colonial houses called Sobrados, many of them restored to their original beauty. Then we enter the Municipal Museum to see the history of Fogo, one of the most important Islands in Cape Verde in the past. After, there is time to walk to the black sand beach of “Fonte Bila”. We finally have lunch at the beachfront Restaurant Tortuga with views of Brava before heading back to the Hotel.

Inclusions: Lunch, dessert and coffee, main dish, transfer

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Marvel at the island's active volcano, Fogo, with amazing view from the foot of Cape Verde's highest mountain. Visit Chã das Caldeiras National Park, a coffee plantation, Salina's natural pool and taste some of the best wine in the world.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Wine tasting is optional and at your expenses., Lunch, Entrance Fees (2 Euros)

Marvel at the island's active volcano, Fogo, with amazing view from top of Cape Verde's highest mountain. Visit Chã das Caldeiras National Park, coffee plantation, Salina's natural pool and taste one of the best wine in the world.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Custom and Private Roundtrip Airport Transfers

Exclusions: International Flights;, Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2 Euros/Person/Night);, Travel insurance;, Visa (We recommend checking with your local embassy whether you need a visa or not);

Discover Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente and Santo Antão Island with a local guide. Go hiking through volcanoes, natural parks and discover the best trails in Cape Verde.

Inclusions: Roundtrip Ferry tickets, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Private roundtrip airport, port and hotel transfers

Exclusions: International Flights;, Tourist tax (Paid locally: 2 Euros/Person/Night);, Travel insurance;, Visa (We recommend checking with your local embassy whether you need a visa or not);, Airport/Departure Tax