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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

A blue door with a window, a tiled floor, and several potted plants.

A multi-story building with a blue facade, multiple balconies, and a brick lower level.

A living room with a beige sofa, a painting of a coastal scene, and a view of a bedroom with a bed and curtains.

1. Txada Hostel

Palmarejo

$20

$35 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A mountainous landscape with a white building in the foreground and a clear sky.

A room with two beds, one with a wooden frame and the other with a metal frame. There is a fan on the wall and a door leading to another room.

A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a colorful rug.

A room with three windows, each with a hanging plant. There is a wooden chair and a potted plant on the floor.

2. Meeting Point- Tarrafal Center

Tarrafal

$22

$40 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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Top landmarks in Santa Cruz

Pedra Badejo Beach

8.0/10 (31 reviews)

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Pedra Badejo Beach located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from central Santa Cruz. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Mangue Beach.

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Mangue Beach

8.4/10 (17 reviews)

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Mangue Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from central Santa Cruz. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Pedra Badejo Beach.

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Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall

6.8/10 (8 reviews)

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall when in Santa Cruz.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cheap things to do in Santa Cruz?

Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in Santa Cruz, enjoy the outdoors at Pedra Badejo Beach or Mangue Beach. Be certain to include a visit to Poilão Dam.