Monte das Vacas, Santiago

#16 among attractions in Santiago

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Monte das Vacas is a mountain located in the southeastern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is 2 km south of Ribeirão Chiqueiro and 8 km of the city centre of the capital Praia. Its elevation is 437 meters. It is of volcanic origin and was formed between 1.1 and 0.7 million years ago. ()

Elevation: 1434 ftCoordinates: 14°59'32"N, 23°32'20"W

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Monte das Vacas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estádio da Várzea, Museu Etnográfico da Praia, National Auditorium, National Library of Cape Verde.

5.6 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estádio da Várzea, Praia
142 min walk • Estádio da Várzea stands as a beacon of sporting culture in the heart of Praia, the capital city of Cape Verde. This multi-use sport venue is known for its vibrant atmosphere and its role as a central hub for football, the nation's most popular sport.
5.4 miSE
Museum
Museu Etnográfico da Praia, Praia
137 min walk • The Museu Etnográfico da Praia is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Cape Verde's bustling capital city, Praia. As a beacon of heritage on the island of Santiago, this museum offers visitors a profound glimpse into the rich ethnographic history of Cape Verde.
5.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Auditorium, Praia
140 min walk • In the heart of Praia, the capital city of Cape Verde, stands the National Auditorium, a beacon of cultural expression and theatrical performance in this island nation. As a hub for the arts, this theatre plays a pivotal role in fostering the cultural landscape of Cape...
5.5 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Library
National Library of Cape Verde, Praia
141 min walk • The National Library of Cape Verde is located in Praia, Cape Verde. The library was established in 1999. The library maintains the National Bibliography, contains the country's historical archives and the theses and dissertation bank and is a legal deposit.
4.7 miSE
Museum
Quartel Jaime Mota, Praia
119 min walk • Quartel Jaime Mota is a historical building in the historic city centre of Praia, Cape Verde. It is situated at the southern end of Avenida Andrade Corvo, near the Presidential Palace of Cape Verde.
5.3 miS
Street
Avenida Cidade de Lisboa, Praia
137 min walk • Avenida Cidade de Lisboa is an avenue west of the center of Praia, Santiago island, Cape Verde. It runs along the neighbourhoods of Várzea, Achadinha and Chã de Areia. It is one of the major arterial roads of the city. The street is named for Praia's town twinning with the city of Lisbon, Portugal.
5.3 miSE
Street
Avenida Charles Darwin, Praia
135 min walk • Achada Grande Frente is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,436 at the 2010 census.
5.3 miSE
Street
Avenida Amílcar Cabral, Praia
135 min walk • Avenida Amílcar Cabral is an avenue in the Plateau, the historic centre of Praia, Santiago island, Cape Verde. It is the neighborhood's longest street and the main artery of the city centre.
5.4 miS
Neighbourhood
Várzea, Praia
138 min walk • Várzea is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,834 at the 2010 census. It is situated west of the city centre. Adjacent neighbourhoods are Bairro Craveiro Lopes to the north, Platô to the east, Achada Santo António to the south and Terra Branca to the west.
5.4 miS
Neighbourhood
Tira Chapéu, Praia
137 min walk • Tira Chapéu is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 5,785 at the 2010 census. It is situated west of the city centre.
3.9 miS
Neighbourhood
Calabaceira, Praia
101 min walk • Calabaceira is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,582 at the 2010 census. It is situated northwest of the city centre, on the north bank of Ribeira da Trindade.