
Cidade Velha (Old City in english), is the most important historic site in the archipelago and is of international importance. The city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.

The Botanical Garden is located in Santiago, in the village of São Jorge dos Órgãos, occupying an area of about 20 thousand square and has more than 60 different species in its perimeter.

The village of Ribeira da Barca is a fishing port (now) that was once an important port of supply for the municipality of Santa Catarina de Santiago, with good gastronomy.