Santiago Island: Trek from Serra Malagueta to Rabelados Community
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore Serra Malagueta Natural Park at an altitude of 1,064 meters. Enjoy beautiful landscapes between mountains and valleys, and visit the Rabelados, the community that preserves Cape Verde's oldest customs.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We strongly advise wearing hiking pants, especially from August to November. Additionally, bring decent footwear, hat, sunscreen, walking stick and water
Suitable for walkers with some fitness and no health problems
Activity for travelers under 16 years old.
Route File: Walking Distance: +/- 11, 5 km // Total Walking Duration: +/- 4 hours // Degree of difficulty: Difficult Elevation gain: +/- 265m Elevation loss: -/+ 1000 m Max Elevation: +/- 1045m // Min Elevation: +/- 120m // Trail type: One Way // Path quality: flat surface and safe.
What To Expect
Praia
Departing from Praia towards the interior of the island, make your first stop at Serra Malagueta.
Serra de Malagueta
Meet your local tour guide and get ready to discover the main sights and hidden gems of the green valley of Principal. Walk downhill with beautiful scenery and learn about the local fauna and flora from your local expert. Arrive at the first settlements, with small groups of traditional houses strewn across the hillsides of the canyon, get in touch with the locals and experience the rural lifestyle. Continue between agricultural fields of coconut palms, banana trees, tamarind, mango, sugar cane and more. Arrive at the locality of Mato Dento and feel the warmth and the Morabeza of its welcoming people. Please note that the €2 per person to the park entrance is not included.
Options
Private Trek
Private Pickup included
Shared Group Trek
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia
Liability insurance
Picnic (soft juice + sandwich + fruit)
Tour Guide
Transportation
Entrance fee (€2 to Serra Malagueta Natural Park)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience!
gean0w,Mar 27, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole trip was excellent!! It was a great experience. The tour guide and I had great conversation and he let us see beautiful places.
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