Pico do Fogo

Pico do Fogo is a natural attraction in Cape Verde. Pico do Fogo is an active volcano rising to 2,829 m inside a collapsed caldera, with villages farming vines and coffee on the crater floor.

Last updated: 18 October 2026. How we calculate costs

Cape VerdeEntrance CVE 500 · Verified
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Pico do Fogo is an active volcano rising to 2,829 m inside a collapsed caldera, with villages farming vines and coffee on the crater floor. The last eruption in 2014 buried part of Chã das Caldeiras, and the lava field is still visible. The summit climb takes three to four hours up and about one hour down through ash.

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Nature
Wine
Mountains
Hiking

Related activities

  • Pico do Fogo summit climb

    Guided ascent of the volcano from the caldera floor.

  • Chã das Caldeiras wine tasting

    Taste the volcanic-soil wine and coffee grown inside the caldera.

How to get to Pico do Fogo

Pico do Fogo sits in Cape Verde. It pairs well with Paul Valley, Laginha Beach, Mercado Municipal, so you can group them on the same day.

Tickets and time needed

The recorded entrance fee is CVE 500, in the local currency set by the operator.

Tips for your visit

Related things to do here include Pico do Fogo summit climb, Chã das Caldeiras wine tasting. Prices can change, so check the official source linked on this page before you go.

Pico do Fogo FAQ

How much does it cost to visit Pico do Fogo?

The recorded entrance fee is CVE 500, in the local currency set by the operator.

Where is Pico do Fogo?

Pico do Fogo is in Cape Verde.

What is near Pico do Fogo?

Nearby places include Paul Valley, Laginha Beach, Mercado Municipal, Santa Maria fishing pier.

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