Vila Ribeira was the seat of the national bishopric after the cidade velha on the island of Santiago, it was the centre of national literature and here the greatest poets and writers of the country were born, on this tour you will discover together with the local guide the history of literature, markets, colonial struggle, European influence in the Capeverdean nation, and discover the old houses of the great European landowners who created fortunes in the city and walk through the narrow streets that are unique in this village, visit the statue of one of the greatest writers and poets and author of the greatest literary work chiquinho, You will also visit the first national seminar that formed the first literary and national politicians.