Santiago Island: Assomada City Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG1041592-1604577
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the vibrant culture of Assomada on a guided tour. Visit a women's musical group, explore a pottery cooperative, visit one of the most colorful market of the island.
Meet our guide in Assomada city, in front of Norberto tavares cultural center.
Explore Assomada and its handcraft & food market, visit the BIG TREE, one of the biggest and oldest tree in CABO VERDE.
Continue the tour with a short drive to Fonte Lima village where you visit a musical group composed entirely of women. Experience Batuco, one of the oldest musical manifestations in Cabo Verde. Learn about the meaning of Batuco, and watch the dancers, and try to decipher the lyrics.
Next, visit a women’s handcraft cooperative, WOMENS & CLAY.
Discover the processes of manufacturing pottery pieces, which were once the main source of income for these women. Hear how they are proud of their work, which helped them feed their children. Then, have the chance to produce your own piece.
Continue to Assomada enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, where you can savor traditional dishes ( optional )
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Assomada with a guided tour
- Visit a women's musical group and learn about the art of Batuco
- Explore a women's pottery cooperative and create your own piece
- Discover the bustling Assomada market and shop for local products
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant serving traditional dishes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The activity involves cultural experiences and hands-on pottery making.
Lunch is included but drinks are not.
The activity is suitable for those interested in cultural and artistic experiences.
The activity involves the visit to the big tree, known as a - kapok tree
Visit the street art
centro cultural Norberto Tavares, is in a colonial buildings located in front of the main square of Assomada city. On the oposite side there is the main church - Our Lady Fátima.
INCLUDED
- Visit to Assomada city
- Visit to a women's musical group
- Understanding and experiencing BATUCO
- Visit to Women & Clay handcraft cooperative
- Pottery manufacturing process learning
- Opportunity to produce your own pottery piece
- Visit to Assomada market
- Local guide
- private transport
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
