Development of Interpretive Signage for the Rural Villages of Cabo Verde

The Opportunity

The development of the Rural Villages tourist routes showed the need for interpretation and orientation mechanisms that could improve the tourism experience and strengthen the appreciation of local cultural resources and traditions.

In this context, a network of sustainable signage is an opportunity to structure the villages’ tourism offer, make it easier to discover the main points of interest and promote greater integration between natural heritage, local culture, walking trails and tourism experiences.

Our Approach

The intervention was based on developing an integrated tourist signage model adapted to the characteristics of the rural villages of Cabo Verde, combining orientation, heritage interpretation and environmental awareness.

The work included field surveys, identification of tourist points of interest, definition of interpretive content, graphic and technical design of the signs and development of associated digital solutions using QR codes. The village of Fontainhas, on the island of Santo Antão, was selected for the pilot project.

Impact

The initiative helped to improve the quality of the tourism experience in the rural villages, promoting a better interpretation of the territory and a greater appreciation of its natural, cultural and community heritage, and making rural territories more attractive.

Results

A sustainable tourist signage model was developed for the rural villages of Cabo Verde, combining interpretive, directional and informative signs made from sustainable materials and recycled raw materials.

The project included digital solutions for accessing information through QR codes, and a pilot project was implemented in the village of Fontainhas (Santo Antão), validating the concept and laying the foundations for its gradual replication in the other villages covered by the programme.