cape-verde

Cape Verde Travel Guide

Trek Zone
Olá
(oh-LAH • Portuguese)
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72°F
Friday
72°F
Saturday

Tourist season

Are March and April good months to visit Cape Verde?

3

March

Semi-high
season

4

April

Semi-high
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Cape Verde for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 28 to 36 USD

Tourist's budget
from 73 to 124 USD

Did you know?

The surface area of Cape Verde is 1.6 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 48 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
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The distance between Praia (CV) and Washington D.C. (US) is 3627 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Praia click here

Praia
Praia
Pedra Badejo
Assomada
Espargos
Mindelo
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
3627
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Cape Verde on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution.

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

1 May 2024• Labour Day

1 June 2024• Youth Day

Currency

Cape Verde Escudo (CVE) - rate compared to selected currencies

100 CVE
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.90645
11032
GBP
0.77674
12874
USD
0.98111
10193
Update: 28 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Cape Verde

Map
Distance matrix
MilesSantiagoPraiaSanto AntãoFogoSão NicolauBoa VistaMindeloMaio
Santiago-14171521148915432
Praia14-185581279416831
Santo Antão171185-1576816917185
Fogo5258157-11713214184
São Nicolau11412768117-10252121
Boa Vista8994169132102-15466
Mindelo1541681714152154-167
Maio32311858412166167-

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 28 to 36 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 73 to 124 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Cape Verde via the Prices link

Currency

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Cape Verde Escudo (CVE)

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  • USD
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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 28 March 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Cape Verde.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Cape Verde

Bardzo niskie

Areas with malaria

Increase in malaria cases in Praia on Saõ Tiago (also known as Santiago) Island. Limited cases in other parts of Saõ Tiago Island

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YFV transmission.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
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visiting flagCape Verde for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 30 days
  • Must register online at least five days prior to arrival.

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Cape Verde the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket FType F

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

47 / 231
Ranking
555 987
Creole (mulatto) 71%, African 28%, European 1%

Area

48 / 232
Ranking
1.6 thous. mi²

Life expectancy

46 / 221
Ranking
73.5
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 71.1women 75.9

Median age

47 / 222
Ranking
26.8
Average age of population expressed in years.men 25.9women 27.6

Population growth

45 / 224
Ranking
1.24%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

45 / 210
Ranking
86.8%
Ability to read, write and count.men 91.7%women 82%

GDP

41 / 194
Ranking
6 374 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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