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What to do on Santiago
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Santiago · Food
Assomada market day
The island’s busiest market town, in the hills between Praia and Tarrafal.
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Santiago · Hiking
Serra Malagueta on a clear morning
The green mountains north of Praia — pines, a park and a view back to the capital.
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Santiago · Hiking
Tarrafal bay and Serra Malagueta
A pine-fringed north-coast bay, a prison-camp museum, and mountain walks inland.
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Santiago · City
Praia: Sucupira, Plateau and Palmarejo
The capital that runs the country — markets, ministries, where expats actually live.
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Santiago · History
Cidade Velha, the first colonial city
UNESCO Ribeira Grande — ruined cathedral, fort, a pebble beach 15 minutes from Praia.
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