Island, Cabo Verde
Getting around Boa Vista
How to get around Boa Vista
Sal Rei is walkable. For the rest of the island you need a taxi, a guided 4x4 tour, a quad or a rental car; there is almost no public transport.
Ways to get around Boa Vista
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Fixed fares; airport to Sal Rei about 800–1,200 CVE | Agree the price first; no meters |
| 4x4 or quad tour | About 4,000–9,000 CVE | Half-day island tours for dunes, shipwreck and Viana desert |
| Rental car | About 4,500–9,000 CVE a day | Many roads are sand or rough; 4x4 recommended |
Taxis in Boa Vista
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Taxis wait outside the airport and in Sal Rei; hotels will book rides to remote beaches and agree return pickups.
Arriving in Boa Vista
Aristides Pereira International (BVC)
About 5 km from Sal Rei. Taxi 800–1,200 CVE, 10 min. Direct flights from Europe; inter-island flights from Sal and Praia.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Quads and scooters are rented in Sal Rei; carry your licence. Sand and dunes make riding hard for beginners.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are generally accepted for short stays; carry an IDP as backup. Mountain roads are steep and often cobbled.
- Onward travel in Cabo Verde: Domestic flights (Binter, CVA) and ferries link the islands; ferry schedules are unreliable. On islands, aluguer minibuses and taxis are the norm; hire a driver for Santo Antão.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Boa Vista?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Taxis wait outside the airport and in Sal Rei; hotels will book rides to remote beaches and agree return pickups.
What's the best way to get around Boa Vista?
Sal Rei is walkable. For the rest of the island you need a taxi, a guided 4x4 tour, a quad or a rental car; there is almost no public transport.
How do I get from the airport to Boa Vista?
About 5 km from Sal Rei. Taxi 800–1,200 CVE, 10 min. Direct flights from Europe; inter-island flights from Sal and Praia.
Is Boa Vista walkable?
Walkable center.
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