Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Lunchtime special CVE400
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Coffee CVE50
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Local bus ride CVE100
Midrange
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Hotel room CVE6000
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Two-course dinner CVE1000
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Beer in bar CVE120
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Short taxi ride CVE150
Top End
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Hotel room CVE10,000
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Two-course dinner CVE1800
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Glass of wine CVE300
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Car and driver CVE8000
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Praia
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Cape Verde's capital and largest city, Praia, has the sprawling suburbs of any developing
city. In the centre, standing on a large fortresslike plateau (hence the name Platô) and
overlooking the ocean, is an attractive old quarter with enough to keep you happily occu-
pied for a day.
Sights & Activities
During your ambles around the multihued streets of the old Platô quarter, be sure to spend
