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If you need a break from gallos pintos in Monteverde, spend an evening at Taco Taco. This tiny kitchen tacked onto a local hostel fills tiny corn tortillas with, say, roasted pork or mahi mahi that’s trucked in from the coast. The no-frills menu also includes quesadillas and burritos with a Tex-Mex spin.

At 750 meters (2,460 feet), this peak rises high above Mindelo and, on clear days, offers panoramic views of the city and its magnificent bay, the village of Baía das Gatas, and the arid slopes and rugged coastline of São Vicente. Accessible via a tour or by car (taxi or rental), the summit is known to be very windy and the roadway to the top has many steep drop-offs, twists and turns, so think twice if you’re prone to motion sickness.

A popular wine bar in Rome’s Monteverde area, Litro is as famous for its clientele’s Instagram snaps as its rich wine listings. For those hunters of natural and biodynamic wines, Litro is the place: You can choose from many small and hard-to-find producers, and the staff know exactly what they are pouring. For something a little stronger, the bar is lined with Italian and international spirits. Edibles include tasty snacks, salads, and hot dishes celebrating local produce and prestige producers. Be on the lookout for weekend brunch and special dinners catered by guest chefs like Chris Behr from the American Academy of Rome.