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Step 1
Get online in 2 minutes
Activate an eSIM before you leave the terminal — CVMóvel and Unitel both have tourist plans. Avoid roaming.
Open ConnectBem-vindo a Cabo Verde 🇨🇻
Seven things to handle before you leave the terminal. Tap any card for details.
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Step 2
Cash & cards
ATMs are inside arrivals (BCA, BCN, Caixa). Withdraw 5,000–10,000 CVE — many places are cash-only. Cards work in hotels and big restaurants.
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Step 3
Safe taxi from the airport
Use the official taxi line outside arrivals. Confirm the price before getting in. Praia airport → Plateau is normally 1,500–2,000 CVE (2,500 after 22:00).
Verified taxis💱
Step 4
Money exchange
Exchange a small amount at the airport, then use a city bank or hotel for better rates. EUR is widely accepted on Sal & Boa Vista.
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Step 5
Weather right now
Warm and breezy on most islands. Dec–Mar can bring Saharan dust (bruma seca) — keep a light scarf if you're sensitive.
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Step 6
First-day etiquette
Greet with a warm 'Bom dia' or 'Tudo dret?'. Cabo Verdean time is relaxed — plan loosely. Tipping is appreciated, not expected.
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Step 7
Stay aware
Cabo Verde is generally safe. After dark stick to lit streets in Praia, use taxis, and keep valuables out of sight.
Emergency mode