<strong>Pico do Fogo:</strong><strong> </strong>Cape Verde is defined by its volcanoes and volcanic landscapes and the most significant is Pico do Fogo, a 9,000-foot giant that dominates the island of the same name.
Pico do Fogo: Cape Verde is defined by its volcanoes and volcanic landscapes and the most significant is Pico do Fogo, a 9,000-foot giant that dominates the island of the same name.
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<strong>Pico do Fogo: </strong>While the volcano last erupted around 2014 to 2015, destroying one of the villages in the caldera, the peak is considered safe enough to summit and the most popular trek in the archipelago.
Pico do Fogo: While the volcano last erupted around 2014 to 2015, destroying one of the villages in the caldera, the peak is considered safe enough to summit and the most popular trek in the archipelago.
Joe Yogerst
<strong>Local music: </strong>Cape Verde music fuses African, Brazilian and Iberian beats and harmonies and has produced singers such as Cesária Évora, who died in 2011, who have achieved global recognition.
Local music: Cape Verde music fuses African, Brazilian and Iberian beats and harmonies and has produced singers such as Cesária Évora, who died in 2011, who have achieved global recognition.
Joe Yogerst
<strong>Black sand beaches</strong>: Fogo, the island with the highest volcano in Cape Verde, features beaches filled with beautiful black volcanic sands.
Black sand beaches: Fogo, the island with the highest volcano in Cape Verde, features beaches filled with beautiful black volcanic sands.
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<strong>Morabeza: </strong>A Creole term meaning "hospitality" or "kindness" toward strangers, this is a reference to the way that Cape Verde islanders go out of their way to smile, greet visitors in the street and make them feel welcome.
Morabeza: A Creole term meaning "hospitality" or "kindness" toward strangers, this is a reference to the way that Cape Verde islanders go out of their way to smile, greet visitors in the street and make them feel welcome.
Joe Yogerst
<strong>Cape Verde wine: </strong>The islands produce several indigenous libations, including surprisingly tasty red and white wines, and grog that harkens back to the days of sail.
Cape Verde wine: The islands produce several indigenous libations, including surprisingly tasty red and white wines, and grog that harkens back to the days of sail.
Joe Yogerst
<strong>Street art: </strong>Cape Verde municipalities encourage artists to decorate walls and buildings, with some of the most impressive works found in Ribeira Grande on Santo Antão and São Filipe on Fogo.
Street art: Cape Verde municipalities encourage artists to decorate walls and buildings, with some of the most impressive works found in Ribeira Grande on Santo Antão and São Filipe on Fogo.
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<strong>Cape Verdean architecture: </strong>Funco huts, which are made with volcanic stone, are traditional Cape Verdean houses, originating from Africa.
Cape Verdean architecture: Funco huts, which are made with volcanic stone, are traditional Cape Verdean houses, originating from Africa.
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<strong>Cape Verdean architecture:</strong> Local buildings also consist of colonial mansions converted into museums, boutique hotels and restaurants.
Cape Verdean architecture: Local buildings also consist of colonial mansions converted into museums, boutique hotels and restaurants.
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<strong>Trekking trails: </strong>Hikers are are drawn to Cape Verde due tot its rugged topography, unspoiled landscapes and challenging trails, with routes ranging from the single-day jaunts to the summit of Pico do Fogo to week-long treks across Santo Antão.
Trekking trails: Hikers are are drawn to Cape Verde due tot its rugged topography, unspoiled landscapes and challenging trails, with routes ranging from the single-day jaunts to the summit of Pico do Fogo to week-long treks across Santo Antão.
Joe Yogerst
<strong>Afro-Portuguese cuisine:</strong> Fresh off the boat seafood is a specialty here, while Cachupa, a mixture of corn, beans, plantains, yams and some kind of meat or fish, is the national dish.
Afro-Portuguese cuisine: Fresh off the boat seafood is a specialty here, while Cachupa, a mixture of corn, beans, plantains, yams and some kind of meat or fish, is the national dish.
Joe Yogerst
<strong>Ribeira da Torre: </strong>While Cape Verde currently has one UNESCO site, possible additions include the grand canyon of the Ribeira da Torre, located in Santo Antão, the second largest of the islands.
Ribeira da Torre: While Cape Verde currently has one UNESCO site, possible additions include the grand canyon of the Ribeira da Torre, located in Santo Antão, the second largest of the islands.
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<strong>Cruising trips: </strong>Cruise companies are beginning to recognize Cape Verde and Zegrahm Expeditions, the Seattle-based adventure cruise company, introduced a "Sea to Sahara" itinerary this year that includes four of the islands.
Cruising trips: Cruise companies are beginning to recognize Cape Verde and Zegrahm Expeditions, the Seattle-based adventure cruise company, introduced a "Sea to Sahara" itinerary this year that includes four of the islands.
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<strong>Scuba diving: </strong>Declared one of the world's top winter scuba destinations by PADI, the rich Atlantic waters around the islands are teeming with sharks, turtles, rays, tropical fish and migrating whales.
Scuba diving: Declared one of the world's top winter scuba destinations by PADI, the rich Atlantic waters around the islands are teeming with sharks, turtles, rays, tropical fish and migrating whales.
Courtesy Scuba Caribe