Sal, Cape Verde
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Cape Verde for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Cape Verde can be moderately challenging for vegan and vegetarian travelers due to seafood-focused cuisine. Still, vegetables, beans, rice, and self-catering options make plant-based eating manageable.
Cape Verde
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Best For: Beans, corn, vegetables
Challenging Because: Fish in traditional dishes
🥗 What to Eat
- Vegetarian: Cachupa without meat, vegetable stews
- Vegan: Corn & bean dishes, sautéed vegetables
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Ask for “cachupa sem carne” — it’s filling and widely available.
🇨🇻 Capital – Praia
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