Rincão, Santiago

#58 among attractions in Santiago

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Rincão is a settlement in the western part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 1,048. It is situated on the west coast, 6 km southwest of Assomada. The westernmost point of the island, Ponta da Janela, lies 2 km to the northwest. ()

Local name: Porto Rincão Coordinates: 15°3'40"N, 23°45'50"W

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Rincão – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museu da Tabanka, Igreja da Ribeira da Barca, Chã de Tanque.

4.7 miNE
Museum
Museu da Tabanka, Santiago
120 min walk • The Museu da Tabanca is a museum in the town Chã de Tanque in the western part of the island of Santiago in Cape Verde. It is dedicated to local culture, including tabanka music.
5.4 miN
Town, Church
Igreja da Ribeira da Barca, Santiago
139 min walk • Ribeira da Barca is a town in the municipality of Santa Catarina, on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 2,317. It is situated on the west coast, at the mouth of the stream Ribeira da Barca, 11 km northwest of Assomada.
4.6 miNE
Town
Chã de Tanque, Santiago
119 min walk • Chã de Tanque is a town in the west-central part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is part of the municipality of Santa Catarina. In 2010 its population was 1,164. It is situated 4 km west of Assomada, on the road to Rincão. The elevation is about 260 meters above sea level. Since 2008, it is home to the Museu da Tabanca.

Rincão, Santiago

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Rincão – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Museu da Tabanka, Santiago

Igreja da Ribeira da Barca, Santiago

Chã de Tanque, Santiago