Discover the heart of Cape Verdean culture through its most iconic dish on this 2-hour Private Shore Tour. Cachupa, a slow-cooked blend of corn, beans, vegetables, and meats, is more than food—it is a symbol of community and island identity. This hands-on cooking class invites you to learn authentic techniques directly from a local cook. Enjoy a relaxed environment, traditional flavors, and a memorable cultural exchange before returning comfortably to your cruise ship.
Drinks: a glass of wine/ or a beer/ or a juice/ water, coffee or tea.
Meal: cachupa
Private Cachupa Cooking Class: Shore Tour from Mindelo Port
Cabo Verde
About
Discover the heart of Cape Verdean culture through its most iconic dish on this 2-hour Private Shore Tour. Cachupa, a slow-cooked blend of corn, beans, vegetables, and meats, is more than food—it is a symbol of community and island identity. This hands-on cooking class invites you to learn authentic techniques directly from a local cook. Enjoy a relaxed environment, traditional flavors, and a memorable cultural exchange before returning comfortably to your cruise ship.
Drinks: a glass of wine/ or a beer/ or a juice/ water, coffee or tea.
Meal: cachupa
Itinerary
Meet your local host at Mindelo Port and transfer to a welcoming home or cooking venue. Learn about the history of Cape Verde's national dish, Cachupa, before joining a hands-on cooking class using fresh local ingredients. Discover traditional cooking techniques, hear stories about local culture and daily life, and enjoy an authentic cultural exchange while the meal is prepared. Then sit down to savor the Cachupa you've helped create, accompanied by a local drink. After your meal, you'll be comfortably transferred back to Mindelo Port in time for your cruise departure, taking home new recipes, cooking skills, and unforgettable memories of Cape Verdean hospitality.
