
Atlantic island paradise with year-round sunshine, volcanic landscapes, morna music, and Creole culture.
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥230,000 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Visa on arrival for most nationalities.
Portuguese official. Cape Verdean Creole spoken. English in tourism.
Inter-island flights (TACV). Ferries. Aluguers (shared taxis).
Cash (Cape Verdean Escudo). Cards at hotels.
Tropical dry climate. Each island has unique character. Sal for beaches, Santo Antão for hiking. Cesária Évora's homeland.
* Approximate. Actual exchange includes fees.
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