Monte Tchota and Pico de Antonia Hike

Enjoy an exciting hiking route to Monte Tchota and Pico de Antonia, the highest points on Santiago island, with this fantastic trip from Praia.

Monte Tchota and Pico de Antonia Hike

At the indicated time, pick up will be from your hotel in Cape Verde's capital before heading to Rui Vaz. This mountain village is where the hike through Santiago island will begin. Please remember to bring your camera for the natural landscapes.

The first stop will be at a cheese factory to learn about the production process. The 4-hour route will take us to the highest points of Santiago island, starting with the 2600 ft Mount Tchota, located in a scenic Natural Park.

At the mountain's peak, we will experience a unique microclimate, one of the island's coolest areas. Information about native fauna and biodiversity will be provided. Then, we will continue our ascent to the summit of Pico de Antonia, which stands at 4500 feet.

From this highest peak on the island, we will enjoy panoramic views of San Jorge Valley and, if the weather allows, the islands of Maio and Fogo in the distance.

While taking in the landscapes, we will have a picnic lunch on Pico de Antonia's summit. After lunch, we will trek back to Rui Vaz and drive back to Praia. The total duration of the experience is 7.5 hours.