
Folklore in Boa Vista

Boa Vista Tour with Genuine Catchupa Lunch
It's all about immersing yourself in Cape Verde's colourful local culture on this 4x4 tour. You'll begin your Boa Vista experience in Cabeça dos Tarafes. There'll be a warm welcome by the villagers, who'll invite you to watch traditional dances and live music. Then, it's over to the recently restored lighthouse at Morro Negro to hear its history. Next stop will be the golden arch of beach at Porto Ferreira, a protected turtle-nesting site where you can dive in for a swim. Rounding off the day is a visit to a family home to see how genuine catchupa stew is made before tucking into the Cape Verde national dish.

Boa Vista Sodade House of Culture Dinner
Shine the spotlight on all-things Cape Verdean with an evening out at the Sodade House of Culture. You'll take a step back in time at the House of Memory, taste locally-produced dishes and delicacies with a three-course dinner as well as listen to authentic live music from a local artist. You'll kick off the night with a welcome drink crafted from all-local ingredients. Then, head upstairs to the House of Memory where you'll learn all about the history of the Portuguese colonial era with the aid of an audio guide and see how Cape Verdean's once lived.When you've worked up an appetite, you'll sit down to a three-course meal. Try some of the nation's most famous dishes and sweet treats whilst you listen to a backdrop of traditional live music performed by a local artist.