Poilão Dam Tours

See how human beings and nature interact at Poilão Dam. Whether you're fascinated by the construction behind it or simply want to enjoy the surrounding natural landscape, this dam makes for an unique excursion.

This man-made water barrier in Santa Cruz is well-liked by travelers, so make a spot for it on your schedule. However, don't end your sightseeing there. There are a lot more spots ready for you to check out after Poilão Dam. Mangue Beach, and Grandvaux Barbosa National Botanical Garden are close by.

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Hotel Vulcão

Hotel Vulcão

4 out of 5
Price was $1,154, price is now $1,056 per person
$1,056
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Jan 10 - Jan 16
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Santiago Island (RAI)
15.6/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
I would recommend it.

Reviewed on May 23, 2024

O Jardim do Vinho

O Jardim do Vinho

3.5 out of 5
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Price was $25,829, price is now $21,297 per person
$21,297
per person
Jan 10 - Jan 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Santiago Island (RAI)
20/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel

Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel

4 out of 5
Price was $1,491, price is now $1,337 per person
$1,337
per person
Jan 10 - Jan 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Santiago Island (RAI)
16.8/10 Exceptional! (256 reviews)
Great property and friendly staff.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

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Best Lodging Options Near Poilão Dam

Villa Nayeli Luxury and Simplicity

Villa Nayeli Luxury and Simplicity

2 out of 5
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Hotel Restaurant Falucho Paradise Beach

3 out of 5
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5 Minutos de Praia de Mar. Apartamento Familiar Espaçosa

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Quinta Refúgio

Quinta Refúgio

2 out of 5
Ribeirão Chiqueiro São Domingos São Domingos
Quinta Refúgio
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Pousada Residencia Águia

São Domingos São Domingos
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Barceló Praia Cape Verde

Barceló Praia Cape Verde

5 out of 5
Av. Rotary International Praia Praia
Barceló Praia Cape Verde
Accommodation in the center of Assomada

Accommodation in the center of Assomada

Assomada Santa Catarina
Accommodation in the center of Assomada
Residencial Cosmo

Residencial Cosmo

3 out of 5
Avenida Amilcar Cabral Assomada Santa Catarina
Residencial Cosmo
Hotel Pérola

Hotel Pérola

3 out of 5
Chã de Areia Praia
Hotel Pérola
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