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Santa Maria City Tour & Cuscuz Tasting with a Local Family
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Meet a local familly for a local food tasting
- Explore Santa Maria with a local expert guide
- Learn the traditional salt extraction process at the Santa Maria Salt Pans
- Venture to Shells Beach, where you can capture breathtaking photographs
Activity location
- Santa Maria
- Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Santa Maria
- Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde
What's included, what's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Santa Maria
What's included What's included - Transportation
What's included What's included - Fully Licensed Expert Guide
What's included What's included - Tasting of the local Cuscuz
What's included What's included - Time for a swim at Ponta Preta beach
What's included What's included - Small Group Tour
What's included What's included - Liability Insurance
What's included What's included
What you can expect
Start your journey by being picked up from your accommodation as we head towards the municipal market to learn about the introduction of legumes, fruits, and vegetables to the volcanic islands of Cape Verde. Immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture as you interact with the friendly residents and explore the colorful houses adorned with stunning street art that narrate the history of Sal Island and its people.
Next, you'll have the opportunity to meet a local family and savor the rich Cape Verdean gastronomy by indulging in delicious Cuscuz and Fidjos dishes made from organically grown ingredients like corn and banana.
Afterwards, we'll venture to Santa Maria Shells Beach, where you can capture breathtaking photographs and discover the significance of this seafood fishing activity, which serves as a source of income for the local community.
Continuing our journey, we'll explore the city center and visit some local souvenir shops, giving you the chance to mingle with the locals and pick up unique keepsakes. We'll then proceed to the Pontão fishing area before heading to the Salt Pans of Santa Maria. Here, you'll delve into the local history and witness the traditional salt extraction process that played a pivotal role in naming the island.
To conclude our adventure, we'll drive to Ponta Preta Beach, where you can take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline and, if conditions permit, enjoy a refreshing dip in the sea. Your unforgettable tour concludes with a convenient drop-off back at your accommodation after a wonderful day of exploration.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Santa Maria
- Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Santa Maria
- Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde