Mercado de Sucupira
Mercado de Sucupira
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travelhenkie
Schimmert, The Netherlands706 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Apart from the Plateau, Praia is not a beautiful city. But the Plateau is very special with its vegetable market and the large all-things market underneath. By the way, all the sights of Praia are more or less together there. Doing everything on foot is therefore quite possible, and you can see everything in less than half a day. A guide is therefore not necessary provided you have a good booklet (unless of course you want to support the local economy). By the way, we did this with a taxi, because all rides within the city cost no more than 2 to 3 euros, so you can avoid those overcrowded local vans, unless see above.
We found the excursions around the island very pricey. We got much cheaper, and perhaps even better, fare with local taxi drivers.
We found the excursions around the island very pricey. We got much cheaper, and perhaps even better, fare with local taxi drivers.
Written December 9, 2023
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JEAN MICHEL L
Le Mee-sur-Seine, France5,828 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
An essential place for your walking tour of the city, when you are on the plateau, you will have to go down some colorful stairs to get there! this market which is for clothes, shoes, fabrics, spices, souvenirs, is mainly run by Africans. its shops arranged in alleys and in an incredible mess, it's narrow, the atmosphere is incredible, watch out for your personal belongings!! There is no problem, we negotiate our purchases. Note that it is the road junction and local “collectivo” transport station for all directions on the island.
Written April 21, 2024
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k8travels23
Boston, MA21 contributions
The market is definitely worth the trip, but be prepared for a lot going on. Mostly clothes, home goods, and electronics, but also cool souvenirs to buy at a really good deal. Its good to know you shouldn't barter, that it is viewed as "unacceptable" here. The market is huge and seems like a maze. It is totally covered by sheets so it is dark/cool but be aware of the lose cobble stones and holes in the ground. I tripped a couple times. You most likely won't come out the way you came in so be prepared to feel a bit disoriented when you come out.
Written April 20, 2015
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Palma de Mallorca, Spain413 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
Praia is... well, almost European --at least if you compare it with Dakar.
This means it found it little charming. The only exception was this market. I love open markets. One can always have a glimpse of how is life in the location he visits when exploring one of its open markets. This one was noisy and funny, with a lot of ladies spreading gossips and laughing at each other.
This means it found it little charming. The only exception was this market. I love open markets. One can always have a glimpse of how is life in the location he visits when exploring one of its open markets. This one was noisy and funny, with a lot of ladies spreading gossips and laughing at each other.
Written March 3, 2019
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Joana P
82 contributions
Mar 2020
It´s part of your Praia experience! You should have a look to see how the locals bargain, have manicure and gather for hair-styling :) you may be surprise by the amount of havaianas stands, they are actually half-price of prices practised in the EU , so hopefully you can find a new pair of flip-flops ;)
Written March 15, 2020
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Captain California
London, UK323 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
I'm not trying to diss the market but in my honest opinion there's nothing special here. I'm reading words like bustling (it wasn't on the Sat I went), large (it's no bigger than a football pitch, maybe two at most) and adrenaline...?? Possibly reflects the differing daily experiences of those of us who live in diverse urban areas, I repeat that whilst not doubting the African authenticity of the market, I see bigger a couple of miles from my house in London. Future travellers if you find yourself in Praia (which I would definitely advise against) you pay your money you takes your choice reviews wise! I stand by mine though.
Written August 24, 2017
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EmmekeLeuven
Leuven, Belgium233 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Strangely enough, none of the tourist books mentions the Sucupira-market and even the tourist guides in Cabo Verde seem to hide this market. It's a large square beneath the Plateau and you can get there by the connection road at the West or walking, taking the stairs from the plateau. The second option is the coolest, as you stroll down a stairway that has been painted in bright colours by a streetartist. It also gives you an upper view to where you're heading to. The market is partly a complex that has developped organically from a group of favella-like market stalls with tin roofs. In daytime temperature can build up there but people are friendly and prices reasonable. You can bargain if you want to. The overall atmosphere is relaxed but it all looks very shabby and hygienic standards are african, so non-existant. The market has expanded to the larger stairway, leading back to the Plateau in weektime. On sunday, the stalls close, so there's a smaller side-of-the-road version of the market nearer to the street, focused on second-hand clothing.
Written November 16, 2016
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Wouter R
35 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
This market is a real African market where you can buy anything you want and more. It's also the place where the minivans for Assomada, Tarrafal , Ciudad Vieilla and other places leave.
Written August 12, 2015
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B M
Great Yarmouth, UK1,137 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
You can't visit without hitting the local market, it's s local buzz and experience of the local culture... We had some fun around here taking photo's and taking in the local fruits and vegetables, not forgetting the local chillies!!!!.. there was a small chilly in a jar on offer, that I reckon only a connoisseur would dare to try!!!.. It's fun it's worth a visit in the morning to watch the locals buying!!! Easy to find.. Thanks and enjoy. If you found this review helpful, I'd appreciate your tick, BM
Written January 15, 2019
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Captain California
London, UK323 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
Which is not to be sniffed at in a boring place like Praia. The good thing is no hassle. In fact if anything I felt under hassled! Not a massive market or even a big market by any means, far larger in The Gambia, Dakar and Nigeria in my experience. Colourful, cultural, and forgive me for playing the London card but we have some substantial African markets here so nothing new to us. Was asked for £50 for some fake trainers. Should take an hour of your time.
Written March 4, 2017
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Gostaria de saber em que dias são a feira do bidon no mercado de sacupira. Agradecia muito a resposta. Obrigada
Written January 24, 2022
Aceita cartão de crédito visa internacional?
Written September 1, 2017
Não posso garantir que não haja um comerciante que aceite pagamentos em cartão de crédito mas diria que a maioria só aceita numerário. A vantagem de pagar com numerário é poder regatear o preço. Aceitam euros e dólares.
Written September 1, 2017
Are dollars accepted there or should i exchange my money to their currency?
Written July 27, 2015
you should change to Escudos
Written February 23, 2017
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