Ribeira do Caniço

Places of Interest

Pelourinho

Photo: Balou46, CC BY 4.0.

The Pelourinho is an important monument in the city of Cidade Velha in the south of Santiago, Cape Verde. The historic centre of Cidade Velha is an UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2009.

Nossa Senhora do Rosário church

Church

Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Nossa Senhora do Rosario church is a 15th century church in the town of Cidade Velha on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is located in the northwest of the town, near the right bank of the stream Ribeira Grande de Santiago.

Sé Catedral (Cidade Velha)

Church

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Sé Catedral (Cidade Velha) is a church, which is situated 2½ km east of Ribeira do Caniço.

Places in the Area

Cidade Velha

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Cidada Velha is a city on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is the oldest European city in the Tropics. This is an easy half-day trip from Praia although there probably won't be enough interest to keep you there any longer.

Salineiro

Village

Photo: Christian Pirkl, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Salineiro is a village in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is part of the municipality of Ribeira Grande de Santiago. In 2010 its population was 1,113. Salineiro is situated 3 km northeast of Ribeira do Caniço.

Calabaceira

Village

Photo: Christian Pirkl, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Calabaceira is a village in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is part of the municipality Ribeira Grande de Santiago. In 2010 its population was 366. Calabaceira is situated 3½ km east of Ribeira do Caniço.

Ribeira do Caniço

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Places with the Same Name

Localities in the Area

Notable Places Nearby

Curious Streams to Discover

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