Discover traditional Cape Verdean cuisine
ID: GYG681579-1121334
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
During this excursion you will have the opportunity to live a unique experience immersed in Cape Verdean culture. Come and discover the flavors that we offer in a warm atmosphere.
Your guide and driver will take you to Agua de Gato, a small village in the S. Domingos valley to learn how to cook Katchupa, THE traditional Cape Verdean dish, immersed in a local family. During this adventure, you will have the chance to learn several processes, such as harvesting corn on the terrace to grind it, preparing vegetables and beans and collecting wood to light a fire. While the Katchupa is cooking, we will take the opportunity to make a short visit to the Agua de Gato valley. You will be able to meet the locals in their daily lives, visit a distillery and taste the famous “grogue”, the Cape Verdean rum very popular with visitors and locals, and we will also learn the board game of uril.
Once the Kachupa is ready we will return to eat it with the family.
Highlights
- Learning the Katchupa recipe
- Welcome to a Cape Verdean family
- Visit to d'Agua de Gato (distillery)
- Pottery workshop
- Learning the game of uril
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Return transfers from your accommodation;
- Portuguese-speaking, French-speaking or English-speaking guide;
- Meal
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.
