Island, Cabo Verde
Can you drink tap water in Boa Vista?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Boa Vista?
Don't drink the tap water. Tap water is desalinated and not reliable for drinking. Buy bottled water or filtered refills.
Key facts
- In Boa Vista: Tap water is desalinated and not reliable for drinking. Buy bottled water or filtered refills.
- Across Cabo Verde: Tap water is desalinated and often unreliable; drink bottled or filtered water.
Tap water across Cabo Verde
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Boa Vista?
Don't drink the tap water. Tap water is desalinated and not reliable for drinking. Buy bottled water or filtered refills.
Can you drink tap water in Cabo Verde?
Tap water is desalinated and often unreliable; drink bottled or filtered water.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Cabo Verde Airports (ASA)
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