Just north of Santa Maria lies this small but beautiful and well-cared-for botanical garden and zoo, where you can admire the rugged beauty of the islands. Every type of ornamental plant that can be found on the archipelago is on display here, as well as some animals, including bunnies, donkeys, and guinea pigs.

The non-profit foundation myclimate, with Swiss roots, offers three tours: one for adults, one for teens, and one for kids. The goal is to help you discover more about biodiversity, pedestrian-friendly areas and climate protection. All you need to do is download the free app and select one of the stories. The audio recording is about 60 minutes long. You can do the tour on foot, which would take about 2.5 hours, or rent a bike. For adults: Heat from the river Limmat, biodiversity and new forms of housing. For teens (over 11 years old): Mia wants to know! For kids (over 5 years old): The lizard from Zurich Central Station.

There are clothing boutiques, souvenir shops, and duty-free shops in the Port of Spain Cruise Ship Complex. Should you need to purchase other essential items such as toiletries, snacks, or medication, some of the nearest options are the Starlite Pharmacy & Convenience Store, located at approximately 1.5 km (about 1 mile) away from the port, and the West Mall Shopping Center, approximately 2.5 km (about 1.5 miles) away from the port.

For some insight into Cape Verde's more recent turbulent history, visit Colonia Penal de Tarrafal, a prison and concentration camp nicknamed 'Campo da Morte Lenta' (Camp of the Slow Death). It was used to keep political opponents of António de Oliveira Salazar, the right-wing dictator who governed Portugal in the mid-20th century. It is a harrowing, but important visit.