Wandering around gorgeous plants and trees is a sure way to improve anyone's day. Discover the displays at Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo and be sure to stop and smell the flowers.

If you're spending a while in Sal, Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo is an interesting place to start your exploring. This showcase of plants is one of numerous attractions worth seeing here. Santa Maria Beach, Santa Maria Pier, and Shark Bay Beach are also waiting for you nearby.

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Hotel Riu Funana - All Inclusive

$1,629

per person

Oct 15 - Oct 21

found 16 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Sal Island (SID)

9/10 Wonderful! (143 reviews)

Absolutely fabulous resort. A must stay with very friendly and welcoming staff, clean and well maintained facilities, plenty of food options beautiful beaches and lots of activities to keep you busy. 10 out of 10 👍😊

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2024

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

$1,908

per person

Oct 15 - Oct 21

found 16 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Sal Island (SID)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)

The rooms were very nice. We enjoyed lots of options for the meals and several locations to choose from. Gym and spa were great. Loved the pools and activities!

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Hotel Riu Cabo Verde - Adults Only - All Inclusive

$1,747

per person

Oct 15 - Oct 21

found 16 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Sal Island (SID)

8.8/10 Excellent! (81 reviews)

A nice and vibrant environment, Lovely staff and fantastic customer service. The grounds are beautiful and spacious. Food was great...the salad, shrimps and fruit made me ill so i will avoid eating those foods on the cape verde island not just at the Riu. Next time i will book directly with Riu hotels online instead of through expedia. As Expedia charged my account and then said I had cancelled the booking. I was charged in addition to paying at the riu property on arrival. There was no cancellation i thorougly enjoyed my stay. So this was disappointing to know expedia had done this. Then sent a cancellation email as a resolution 3 days after i highlighted the addition payment it to them.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2025

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