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Casa das Artes Criação Ambiente e Utopias- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Sao Tome and Principe; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

CACAU (Casa das Artes Criação Ambiente e Utopias) is a multidisciplinary cultural center in São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe, housed in a renovated colonial-era public works building. It serves as a hub for artistic creation, environmental initiatives, and social engagement, offering spaces for art exhibitions, performances, workshops, and educational programs. CACAU plays a significant role in promoting the nation's cultural scene by supporting local artists and hosting events that reflect São Tomé and Príncipe's rich heritage.

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Reviews of CACAU

Lurian Klein

5
Reviewed: 2024-10-04

There ain’t a better place for a deep-dive into the history of STP. The art on show and the space itself are impeccable! If I had only one place to visit in São Tomé, this would be it! Highly recommend!!
Lisa Lovatt-Smith

5
Reviewed: 2024-08-22

the lunch with its special of the day is great! don’t miss the most vibrant art space in the archipelago: the space itself is a marvel
Stephanie Pelser

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-17

Amazing spot with art and an extensive history exhibition at the back, all for free. I stayed for lunch, which was well priced for the dish of the day, and service was excellent. A chill place to while away a few hours.
Hélène M.

4
Reviewed: 2023-09-15

Great exhibition center! The building - a former train maintenance hangar - is huge and charming somehow, with its very high ceilings and visible beams. You can wander inside for free for as long as you want. Several exhibitions are on display at the same time (mainly paintings when I visited). At the back of the building, there's also a two-room permanent exhibition dedicated to the history of the island, and most of the text in Portuguese is translated to English. There's also a coffee shop at the entrance. The only flaw I noticed is the insufficient light in some of the exhibition rooms.
Dieter Pey

4
Reviewed: 2019-12-20

This spot is a big and beautiful art center not far from Sao Tome Museum. It holds some nice history as well as a big wall of local art. Every Thursday night they have a musical show, singers and a buffet. It is a really nice cultural experience and they have a large array of food, snacks abd drinks. This is also a good opportunity to be able to taste a lot of the islands food and fruits.