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Cape Verde

Cape Verde or CV (Portuguese: Cabo Verde, Kriolu: Kabu Verdi) is a country off the coast of West Africa. It is in a cluster of islands of the Atlantic Ocean, 570 km (350 mi) off the western coast of Senegal.

Regions
Cape Verde is formed by 10 main islands and about 8 islets. The main islands are (clockwise from northwest):

Cities
There are 24 cities in Cape Verde.

 * – the capital, on Santiago Island
 * – port city on São Vicente, probably the country's liveliest
 * (Ribeira Grande) – A historic town on Santiago
 * is the capital of Sal where the airport is and Santa Maria is the main tourist area at the south of the island
 * is the seat of municipality of Santa Catarina on Santiago
 * - former administrative capital and the most populous city on Sal
 * capital of island Fogo

Other destinations

 * , the smallest island, is a botanist's paradise, home to many unique flora that live in its misty forests
 * - an active volcano on Fogo that has created a unique landscape best explored on foot or horseback

Understand
Cape Verde (population 550,000 in 2019) is 500 km from the west coast of Africa. The previously uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; they subsequently became a trading centre for African slaves and later an important coaling and re-supply stop for whaling and transatlantic shipping. Independence was achieved in 1975.

Most Cape Verdeans have both African and Portuguese ancestors.

The government declared in 2013 that the country's official name would not be translated into foreign languages and the country is now the Republic of Cabo Verde or simply Cabo Verde, although only time will tell if this change will enter common usage.

Climate
Cape Verde’s climate is temperate, with a warm, dry summer. Precipitation is meagre and falls between June and February, peaking in September.

Some islands see almost no rain: these are Sal, Boavista and Maio. The islands with most rainfall are Santiago, Fogo and Santo Antao.

Holidays
The national holiday is 5 July, Independence Day.

Tourist information

 * Visit Cabo Verde website

Talk
The official language is Portuguese, used in all official publications and announcements as well as in business, media and schools, but the local language is Cape Verdean Creole (Kriolu kabuverdianu), a Portuguese-based creole language with 90-95% of the words from Portuguese and the rest mainly from West African languages. It is divided into 9 dialects spoken on various parts of the country. Even though Kriolu is comprehensible to a skilled Portuguese-speaker, almost all people can also speak Portuguese as a second language. A considerable number of Cape Verdeans also speak English; basically, Kriolu is your first option, Portuguese second, English third.

It is a good idea to know some Kriolu or at least Portuguese, since even though young urban people are often quite proficient in English, this does not apply to old and rural people, and even those who can speak English will highly appreciate any attempt you do to speak Kriolu or Portuguese.

Entry requirements
Citizens of Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Hong Kong, Liberia, Macau, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Timor-Leste and Togo do not require a visa to enter Cape Verde.

European Union citizens are also visa exempt, but have to pay an entry fee of approximately €30. Pre-registration is possible at the EASE website of the Cabo Verde government for a faster entry through automated passport control (at least in the Nelson Mandela airport in Praia of Santiago as of July 2022).

Everybody else may obtain a visa on arrival at a cost of around €30. The waiting queues for this option may be longer than for pre-registered visitors.

By plane
Cape Verde has four international airports:

 * Amílcar Cabral International Airport on Sal Island (IATA SID).
 * Nelson Mandela International Airport in Praia on Santiago (Cape Verde) (IATA RAI).
 * Aristides Pereira International Airport on Boa Vista (Cape Verde) (IATA BVC)
 * Cesária Évora Airport on São Vicente (IATA VXE)

These airports provide connections to Europe, Africa and the Americas. Not all the connections are visible to travel booking websites, it is usually worth checking with a travel agent.

From Europe
Cape Verde is serviced through two types of flight connections: scheduled flights and charter flights (mostly reserved for all-inclusive vacations to the islands of Sal and Boa Vista (Cape Verde). There are regular flights from Amsterdam Schiphol, Lisbon (daily), Madrid Barajas, Milan, Munich Airport, and Oporto.

Some specific connections to Cabo Verde are:

From the Americas
There are regular weekly flights from Fortaleza (Brazil).

From Africa
West Africa is also served.

By boat
There are only infrequent, expensive connections to the mainland by ship. On the other hand the islands are commonly visited by yachts crossing the Atlantic (see Hitchhiking boats).

Get around

Most road and sidewalk surfaces in Cabo Verde are made of large, rough, irregular, uneven and sharp cobblestones, which are often spaced wide apart and may protrude several centimetres from the ground. These surfaces are generally unsuitable for wheeled luggage, baby strollers, folding bicycles or anything with wheels smaller than those of a car or standard bicycle.

Transportation between islands is possible by plane and ferry. Plane tickets are more expensive than ferry tickets. If funds are not a constraint, Cabo Verdeans seem to prefer flights due to better reliability, shorter duration and lack of sea-sickness.

Timetables in Cape Verde are not to be taken too seriously - don't be too surprised if that boat departs ahead of schedule or if that flight suddenly gets postponed until tomorrow. This is important to consider if you decide to do some island-hopping. Due to weather and other conditions flights may be delayed or canceled. Carry your toothbrush with you and build in some buffer time to your planning especially if you need to meet an international connection.

As of July 2022, the COVID information website of the government claims that it is still required to pre-fill a health registration form to travel to Cabo Verde and from island to island. In practice, it seems that only vaccination certificates (triple dose required) or negative COVID test is required and checked.

By plane
As of July 2022, Best Fly Cabo Verde airlines has regular flights between the majority of the islands. Booking is possible through the website or local tourist agencies. Payments can be made via Credit Card when selecting the vinti4 payment options.

Tickets may be sold out days or weeks ahead - especially if there are more potential passengers when the ferry service is interrupted. Consider booking early, especially for critical connections. In case of emergency, some spaces of no-show passengers may be available. Go to the airport in the morning to be put on the waiting list to have the chance to gain such a space.

If you can afford to wait until you arrive, domestic tickets are cheaper if purchased in Cape Verde.

There are several fare categories as listed on the airline website. Flights can be rebooked for $2,000 (escudos) in some of the fare categories as listed on the tariff conditions in the website.

 * Cabo Verde Express

By ferry
There are ferry services between the islands. As of July 2022, all ferries are operated by CV Interilhas. Schedules and ticket booking possibilities are available on the website. According to Cabo Verdean locals, ferries seem to have reliability issues so it is advisable to check the website before departure and to have a backup plan. For the journey, the sea conditions may cause sea sickness so it is advisable to take the same precautions as on any ferry journey.

By taxi and aluguer shared transport
Nice, new taxis are available in the major cities and are not metered.

Shared transportation called Aluguers are available on each island. These are usually either Toyota Hilux open-back pickup trucks with bench seats and sunroof or 15-passenger Toyota Hiace vans. Aluguer rates are fixed. The rates are displayed in a few, but not all alugers. Short distances may be as inexpensive as '50 (escudos) while longer distances may cost as much as '600. Aluguers depart from central stations in larger cities and run along major roads. They stop for passengers along the road. A request to disembark is made by telling "Para!" to the conductor.

By car
Cape Verde's road network is underdeveloped in places, and roads are often unpaved, especially on the smaller islands. The main roads are asphalted. Road lighting is poor, so particular care must be taken when driving in the dark. The local traffic culture is unruly by western standards. Traffic speeds can be high. Drunk driving is common.

See

 * Cidade Velha, whose name translates to "Old City" was the first European city in the tropics and an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
 * The Cova Valley on Santo Antão - located in a crater of an extinct volcano.
 * The town hall, cathedral and Palace of Justice in the capital Praia.
 * Fogo, an island of volcanoes, one of which erupted in 1995 and 2014/2015.

Do
The possibility on what to do differ strongly by the size and type of island (see pages for individual islands). Some activities available on particular islands include:
 * Game fishing
 * Kite surfing & wind surfing
 * Diving
 * Jetskiing and other water sports
 * Canyoning in Santo Antao

Money
The official currency of Cape Verde is the escudo, denoted by the symbol "" (a cifrão, a symbol similar to the dollar sign, but with two vertical strokes instead of one) after the amount. Its ISO code is CVE. The currency is fixed against the euro at 110 per euro.

Coins in Cape Verde are issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 250 escudos. Banknotes in Cape Verde are issued in denominations of 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 escudos.

In the resort islands of Sal and Boa Vista, euros are commonly accepted, although you might receive change in escudos.

Money can be changed from all major currencies at the international airports at Sal and Praia. Bank branches at larger towns will also change money. Larger towns also have ATMs that will take Visa, MasterCard and Maestro.

High-end hotels will accept credit cards. Other hotels will expect cash although many mid-range ones will accept euros at a reasonably exchange rate (slightly worse than the banks). For everything else, expect to pay in escudos.

Costs
Since most goods are imported, the cost of living is moderate to high. On the island resorts of Boa Vista and Sal, the cost of living oftentimes can be compared to their Caribbean counterparts. The island of Santiago is reasonably the least expensive.

Eat
Cape Verde has fantastic fresh seafood. Tuna is common, as is Wahoo - a white fleshed fish with similar texture.

 * Lagostada – a lobster dish
 * Cachupa - the national dish made with maize and potato. Fish or chicken commonly added for flavor.
 * Tosta mista - common toasted ham and cheese sandwich.

European food is common on all the islands. Italian is especially popular on Sal. Vegetarians can ask for omelets or salads.

Non-alcoholic drinks
Tap water may be contaminated due to incorrect storage (e.g. in containers on the roofs of buildings). Take the same precautions as in other regions with varying water quality. In case of doubt, bottled water is available in stores between $70 for a 1.5-l bottle to $400 for 10-l canisters.

Imported juices and soft drinks are available in these stores as well.

Alcoholic drinks
Local beer is a lager to drink ice cold, its name is Strela.

Red, white and rosé wines are grown and made in Fogo, e.g. under the Chã brand.

International beers and other drinks are available. These are imported from Portugal and other countries.

Sleep
There are plenty of hotels and guest houses throughout the archipelago. Though the largest hotels are based on the islands of Sal (Riu Funana and Garopa hotels--1000 rooms combined), and Boa Vista (Riu Touareg--881 rooms).

Learn
There are 10 universities including institutes in the country. The largest universities are: Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde and University of Cape Verde.

Work
The Cape Verdean economy is largely service-based, i.e., most Cape Verdeans work in industries, hospitals, transportation and tourism related activities.

Stay safe
Pickpocketing and purse snatching are quite common in Cape Verde, especially in the main cities (Praia, Mindelo) and on the islands popular with tourists (Boa Vista, Sal). Thieves should be particularly watched out for in large crowds, such as at markets, festivals or other celebrations. Theft and robbery are often committed by street children and youth gangs. Violent crime, much of it drug-related, has also increased. It is best to avoid travelling alone at night. There are also cases of robberies against tourists on beaches.

The emergency number is 132.

UK health authorities have classified Cape Verde as having a risk of Zika virus transmission.

The WHO declared that, as of 2024, malaria has been eradicated in the entire country, with no cases reported for over three years.

Stay healthy
In the resorts, the tap water is usually desalinated and safe to drink. In other areas, bottled water is cheap and commonly available.

Respect
People are polite and friendly: they will try to sell you something and if you refuse, they will invent stories about the hardship of their families. It is good to buy something, but important to bargain.

Connect
The telephone system is effective and improving.

The country also has one Internet service provider.

Mobile connectivity
There is mobile phone coverage in all cities and most towns. As of July 2022, 4G coverage is common in some populated areas such as Santiago and Fogo. Check with your provider as to the roaming costs. Alternatively, local prepaid SIM cards branded CVMovel and Unitel T+ (Tmais) are available widespread. As of July 2022, these can be charged with around $1000 for approximately 7 GB of data, unlimited calls into the same provider network and 15 minutes of calls into the other provider. Ask the personnel to activate the SIM card for you and to activate the prepaid tariffs.

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Cape Vidal

Cape Vidal is in the northern part of the Eastern Shores area in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park of South Africa and is renowned for its sport fishing and snorkelling.

Understand
There is a relatively safe area for swimming, wildlife, especially birds, is abundant and self-guided trails enable visitors to see some of the surrounding wetlands and Lake Bhangazi. Cape Vidal falls within the St Lucia Marine Reserve and is situated north-east of St. Lucia.

History
Cape Vidal is named after Captain Alexander Thomas Emeric Vidal (1792–1863), a surveyor with the British Royal Navy who charted the African coast in the 1820s.

Flora and fauna
Cape Vidal has the best of both worlds with access to the eastern shores of Lake St Lucia where there is a variety of game including reedbuck, other antelope, hippos, crocodiles and buffalo, spectacular water, forest and grassland birds and the wonderful Indian Ocean shore line with its startling array of marine animals.

The marine habitat is the route used by humpback whales on their northerly migration to Mozambique to calve. Other "big game" include migratory marlin, sailfish and dolphins.

From November to February the loggerheads and leatherback turtles come onto the beach to lay eggs.

Fees and permits
Park entry fees - R25 per person and R35 per vehicle (2010).

See

 * Cape Vidal is near the site of the Dorothea shipwreck, a wooded barque which was lost in heavy weather on 31 January 1898. She was said to be carrying gold from the Transvaal. The whereabouts of the Dorothea is unknown however snorkelers may come across a chain in the bay which is said to have come from the wreck.

Do

 * Cape Vidal bay has a designated launch site for skiboats and deep-sea fishing and spear fishing are popular sports. It is sheltered and superb for snorkeling at a low tide.
 * Schools based at St Lucia can make arrangements through the Crocodile Centre to visit Cape Vidal for the day or small groups can stay at Cape Vidal. There are private business in St Lucia which cater for school group guidance.

Buy
Petrol and diesel are for sale from 8AM-4PM. There is a small shop with curios, water, refreshments and some snacks. All other supplies can be obtained at St Lucia, which is 37 km away.

Eat
If you are staying overnight, you need to bring your own food. Supplies available in St Lucia.

Sleep
This pretty bay is supported by a variety of accommodation set back in the dunes.

Lodging

 * There are 18 five-bedded and 11 eight-bedded fully equipped log cabins. These have two and three bedrooms, a bathroom with shower, a fully equipped kitchenette and a dinette/lounge.
 * For fishing parties, five multi-bed cabins (sleeping 8-20) may be hired on the shore of Lake Bhangazi.
 * Bhangazi Bush Lodge, 10 km from the hutted camp, sleeps eight guests in four self-contained, fully equipped units.

Camping

 * Cape Vidal has 50 campsites in the dune forest near the beach.

Stay safe
Snorkelling at Cape Vidal excellent, but bathing and snorkelling conditions can be dangerous at the wrong tide, especially 3–4 hours before and after high tide. For up to date information about tidal conditions and ocean safety at Cape Vidal, speak to the locals, or get a local guide.
 * Malaria precautions are advised.

Go next

 * St Lucia

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Cape Winelands

The Cape Winelands are a region in the south of South Africa. The winelands boasts some of the most majestic scenery in South Africa. It is situated to the north-east of Cape Town and offers a beautiful landscape of wine hills and mountains.

Cities

 * — this relaxing town aims to be the food and wine capital of South Africa
 * — has one of the world's largest rock outcrops
 * — an outdoor sports destination
 * — a relatively up-market residential district that is a suburb of Cape Town
 * — the heart of the Cape Winelands displays colonial Dutch architecture
 * — a charming historical town
 * — the largest town in the Western Cape's interior region, it has a shopping mall, well developed central business district, and infrastructure
 * — "the valley of wine and roses", on the wine route, Route 62

Other destinations
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are just north to the valley.

Understand
In 1652 the Dutch East India company established a refreshment station at the Cape of Good Hope aiming to provide fresh food to the company's fleet on voyages to India and surrounding areas. As a result of this trading station South Africa now boasts a flourishing wine industry and colourful, multi-cultural nation.

When the first settlers arrived, governor Simon van der Stel awarded them land where they could farm for their own needs. When more and more settlers from Germany, France and the Netherlands arrived — some of them experienced winemakers — they discovered that the hills in this region were ideal for growing vines.

Talk
As in much of the Western Cape, Afrikaans is commonly spoken, among people of all races. English is almost universally understood, though.

Get in
The Cape Winelands are easily accessible from Cape Town via car and tour bus. Trains run from Cape Town to Stellenbosch, Paarl and Worcester, but are infrequent. The main routes through the winelands are on the N1 and N2 highways.

Most of the major vineyards are centred on Paarl (on the N1) and Stellenbosch (on the N2). Many other smaller and interesting vineyards exist slightly off the beaten track. Almost all of the vineyards are clearly marked by wine route markers, and there are many organised bus tours through the major wine routes.

Most of the vineyards are open during the week and some on weekends. Wine tastings are offered as well as cheese at some cellars. There may be a small charge for wine tasting, however this is often discounted when purchasing wine from the cellar.

Get around
Public transport within the Winelands is limited to a few trains and buses between the main centres. To reach most of the vineyards, you'll either have to hire a car or take a tour. If based in Stellenbosch, you can also take the Vine Hopper minibus which picks up anywhere in central Stellenbosch and takes circular routes around 12 local vineyards (6 each on alternate days). Just get off the bus where you want, stay as long as you want, and get on a later bus to take you to the next vineyard or — if you've had enough daytime drinking — back to Stellenbosch. Tickets for the Vine Hopper cost R200 and are available from the Stellenbosch Tourism and Information Bureau  or the larger hotels.

See
Be sure to visit the beautiful towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek and to taste some wine at one of the local wine farms.

The University of Stellenbosch is situated here.

Do
Wine isn't the only reason for visiting the Winelands but for many visitors it's one of the major ones. There is a bewildering number of vineyards, over 150 in the Stellenbosch area alone. A good (but by no means complete) listing of them, with directions and links, is available on the wine.co.za website. Most vineyards are open daily (but only some on Sundays) and offer modestly-priced and generous tastings of their products (R30-60 per person for 5 or 6 small glasses is typical). Some, especially those in the Simonsberg and Helderberg areas, have stunning mountain locations or views. The larger ones may also offer snacks, picnics or full meals. The atmosphere is generally relaxed with no wine snobbery and certainly no pressure to buy. That said, the quality and price are so impressive that it's often hard not to (vineyard prices are usually a bit lower than SA wine shops and around a third of the equivalent price in the UK, for instance). But remember that the typical duty-free allowance is only 2 or 3 bottles, and while some vineyards and shops will arrange international shipping of larger quantities, you'll have to pay the customs duty on them.

Eat
Many of the wine estates have restaurants on site. Most of these offer a variety of local and international cuisine. Some of the wine estates offer cheese, chocolate or biltong tastings in addition to the wine. Others offer picnic spots and house-made picnic baskets.

Drink
The fertile soil and Mediterranean climate of the Western Cape, makes the Cape Winelands one of the most renowned wine producing areas in the world. The Western Cape is also cooler than its position of 34º South of the equator might suggest, making the area ideal for growing a wide range of noble vine varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Pinot Noir. The traditional wine growing areas along the coastal regions are seldom more than 50 km from the ocean and are exposed to cool breezes blowing in from the sea.

All the wine grape varietals cultivated in South Africa, belong to the Vitis vinifera species, originally brought from Europe. Unfortunately these European vines were susceptible to phylloxera and as a result many South African viticulturists these days often have to graft their vines onto American rootstock in order to resist the insect.

Although Cape Town and the nearby Boland basin is best known for its superb Bordeaux-style red wines, the wine-producing region of the province extends further north- and eastwards and has established itself as producer of world-class red, white, fortified and sparkling wines from a wide range of varietals.

Constantia
The oldest and one of the most famous wine farms in the area is Groot Constantia, which was granted to governor Simon van der Stel in 1685, by the Dutch East India Company. The estate is on the Southern Slopes of Table Mountain and is still world-renowned for its superb wines and breathtaking location. Its beautiful Cape Dutch homestead also forms part of the Iziko South African National Museums. The Constantia region also features such formidable estates as Steenberg well known for its Reserve Sauvignon Blanc and Semmilon while the nearby Buitenverwachting produces outstanding Chardonnay. Both estates feature award-winning restaurants.

Boland
From Cape Town, the Winelands spread north-east and eastwards to the beautiful Boland basin with Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek and Wellington being the most prominent producers. Some of the oldest wine farms in South Africa are situated in and around the beautiful Cape Dutch village of Stellenbosch, which at over 300 years old, is the oldest town in the country. Although the area hosts an endless amount of superior wine estates, well-known farms towards the east include the Shiraz and Port producing Alto; the prolific Blaauwklippen estate which produces one of the only Zinfandel's in the region; the red wine producing Delheim; the famous Lanzerac estate and hotel; the prominent Middelvlei; the international award-winning red wine producing Rust en Vrede estate; Vriesenhof with its outstanding white wines; the exclusive Engelbrecht Els estate and the beautiful Tokara with its adjoining restaurant managed by famous local chef and saucier Etienne Bonthuys.

Towards the west of the town there's the well-known Beyerskloof, famous for its award-winning Pinotage; the superior sparkling wine producing House of JC Le Roux, the scenic Meerlust estate with its legendary Rubicon blend; the family-run Overgaauw; the "Cap Classique" producing Villiera and Zevenwacht estate. The wine route around Stellenbosch offers close to 200 wineries to visit.

The nearby Franschhoek, which translates as "French corner" also boasts some of the country's oldest estates: The beautiful Boschendal with its typical Cape Dutch homestead; Cabriere Estate with its flagship range of Pierre Jourdan "Methode Cape Classique" sparkling wines; Graham Beck with its signature Brut Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine and Rhona Muscadel; and the beautiful La Motte Wine Estate which produces outstanding Shiraz.

Overberg
On the otherside of the Franschhoek and Hottentots Holland mountain ranges, the Overberg region includes quaint villages such as McGregor, Montagu and Robertson - the latter boasts the De Wetshof estate, owned by the prolific Chardonnay producer Danie de Wet, while the nearby Hemel-and-Aarde valley close to Hermanus is home to such spectacular wineries as Hamilton Russel with its well-known Pinot Noir and the legendary Bouchard Finlayson.

Swartland
North of Cape Town, the predominantly wheat-producing Swartland region includes the fructuous Riebeek valley, well known for its Shiraz wines and olive farms. This region hosts such prestigious estates as Kloovenburg, Allesverloren and Twee Jonge Gezellen, as well as the larger co-operative wineries such as Riebeek Cellars, Swartland Cellars and Darling Cellars, extending further east, towards the Hexrivier Valley at De Doorns and north towards the Olifants River valley close to Citrusdal and the fruitful Orange River Valley near Upington in the Northern Cape.

Stay safe
Safety is not as much an issue as in other parts of South Africa, but that does not mean that you should leave everything lying around openly. Simply use all normal precautions you would also use at home.

Go next

 * Cape Town with all its attractions.
 * Go to Strand or Gordon's Bay to swim in the False Bay.
 * Go up the West Coast or along the Garden Route at the East Coast.

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Cap-Haïtien

Cap-Haïtien is the second largest city in Haiti with a population of 275,000 in 2015. It lies along a bay on the northern coast of the country.

When Haiti was the French colony of Saint Domingue, the city was the colony's capital, then called Cap Parisian or Cap Francais. Following independence, it was briefly the capital of the monarchy established in Haiti's North by King Henri Christophe, who built a magnificent palace, Sans Souci, and giant citadel, Citadelle Laferriere, the largest fortification in the Americas, nearby. The country was unified upon Christophe's death in 1820, and the capital moved to Port-au-Prince.

Today the city is a busy port and has a number of nice beaches nearby. While very off the beaten path for tourists (understandably, being in Haiti), it is by far the safest and most attractive city in Haiti.

By plane

Airlines that fly into Cap Haiten include:
 * Bahamas Air (Nassau)
 * InterCaribbean (Providencia)
 * Spirit Airlines (Fort Lauderdale)
 * Sunrise Airways (Port-au-Prince)
 * Caicos Express Airways (Providencia)

Get around
The city is small and compact enough that you can walk most places. There are, however, many taxis and motor-taxis available. Most restaurants and bars are in the central, gridded part of the city.

See
The downtown area is full of French colonial architecture — it looks like New Orleans may have looked in the past. There is a wide promenade, Bouleved du Carenage, along the bay offering a nice view and sea air. A number of restaurants line the Boulevard. The downtown has shops and restaurants, but most cater to locals.

The Cathedral and Grand Place downtown are also rather impressive..

The nearby town of Milot is the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sans Souci Palace and the Citadelle Henri Christophe, both built by King Henri Christophe. The palace ruins are impressive, as is the Citadelle, a massive castle that has been renovated and is really pretty amazing to see.

Beaches

To the north of the city are a few beautiful beaches.

The walled Labadie (or Labadee) beach resort compound is 10 km to the city's northwest, and serves as a stopover for Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Some of the largest and most luxurious, dock weekly at Labadie. The resort is connected to Cap-Haïtien by a paved mountainous road. People not on cruises can visit the beach too for a small fee.

From just outside Labadie, you can catch a water taxi to Paradis, a beautiful secluded beach in a nearby cove. There's a tiny tiki bar and locals will catch and grill seafood for you if you ask. Rates vary, generally G1000 (gourdes) and up (bargain with them!)

Cormier Plage is another beach on the way to Labadie with a really nice and large beachfront hotel, restaurant and bar.

In addition, Belli Beach is a small sandy cove with boats and hotels. Labadie village could be visited from here.

Do
The Boulevard du Carenage along the water is a nice walk and there are bars, restaurants and craft shops. Beaches north of the city are very nice, and outside of town are the Citadelle and Palais Sans Souci.

Buy
Market places dot the city with frenetic hustle and bustle. Sidewalks are crammed with vendors selling everything from charcoal to second hand bicycles fresh from Miami by boat. If it's avocado or mango season, do yourself a favor and buy some.

Eat
There are various restaurants, many near the waterfront or the Hotel Roi Christophe. Many places serve good seafood dishes (lobster and conch especially), French food, American food or a mix. Traditional Haitian food often includes rice and beans, flattened and fried plantains (but not sweet ones) and pikliz, a spicy cole slaw.

Drink
Most of the restaurants are also good for drinking places, but there are a few bars too.

Prestige, the local beer, is tasty, and rum drinks are popular. Barbancourt 5 star is the best local rum (and most expensive!) Try a rum sour, made with lime, lemon and sugar.

Kleren is the local moonshine which you can buy on the street or from some stores. It's strong and variously flavored -- fruit, cinnamon, even conch (sea snail!) It can be tasty but drink at your own risk, as it's often homemade.

Stay safe
General warnings about Haiti are true also for Cap-Haïtien, though the city is, on the whole, safer than Port-au-Prince. Arranging transportation through your hotel maybe be safer and easier than finding it on the street, but probably a bit more expensive.

Stay healthy
Drink bottled water, even at restaurants and hotels, and use hand sanitizer before eating.

Go next

A tap-tap to Milot will cost around G15 (US$0.45), but taxis are probably a bit safer, or at least less stressful. The Citadelle Laferriere and ruins of Sans Souci Palace are very impressive and worth a visit. You can hike from the palace up to the Citadelle, but it's very steep and somewhat strenuous.

The Government of Haiti has built a ticket stand and marketplace for vendors at the foot of the trail to the Citadelle, and there you can hire a guide (recommended) or rent donkeys. You'll need to be in good shape if you don't take a donkey. The donkey rental people may just follow you for a while even if you say no, waiting for you to tire out.

A taxi to the airport from the town will cost around G100, or US$2.50. On leaving, you will be required to pay taxes of US$28 in cash. There is no ATM at the airport.

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Capilla del Señor

Capilla del Senor is a town of 9,200 people (2010) in the province of Buenos Aires, 80 km northwest of the Argentine capital. The historical and building heritage of the town led the National Commission of Monuments, Places, and Historical Assets to declare it an Asset of Historical Interest in 1994.

By car
National Routes: RN 8, RN 192, and RN 193. Provincial Routes: RP 6, RP 39, RP 47.

By train

 * From Miter: UGO-MS railway to Victoria Station, and combines with the branch to Capilla del Señor.
 * From San Martín: UGOFE railway to Estación Pilar and combines with the Atlántida autotransportation line 57 to Capilla del Señor.
 * From Urquiza: TEA Railway, El Gran Capitán Federico Lacroze-Posadas Train (Capilla del Señor Station).

See
The historic center of Capilla del Señor has several points of interest. The most important ones have interpretation posters for the tourist.

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Capital Region

There is more than one place called Capital Region:

Canada

 * National Capital Region (Canada) - Eastern Ontario, centered on the national capital Ottawa.
 * Edmonton Capital Region - the metro area surrounding the provincial capital of Edmonton, Alberta.

Nicaragua

 * Capital Region (Nicaragua) - the area surrounding the national capital, Managua

United States of America

 * Capital Region (Maryland) - the region to the north of the national capital, Washington, D.C.
 * Capital District - the region surrounding Albany, the capital of New York

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Capital Region (Maryland)

The Capital Region of Maryland consists of the counties near Washington, D.C., which contain sprawling and densely populated suburbs, as well as numerous satellite cities.

Cities

 * — the liveliest and most upscale urban center in the Maryland suburbs, right on the D.C. border, and with a density of restaurants, hotels, and bars rivaling the district's downtown neighborhoods
 * — the name says it all—this is home to the University of Maryland's main campus and its many boisterous students. Plenty of cheap eats and nightlife abound
 * — much less a suburb and much more a separate city, Frederick is worth visiting for its charming city center and colonial and Civil War-era history
 * — a big suburban city, with a charming historic Old Town around the old train station, brand new retail districts, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology headquarters
 * — another large, lush and diverse suburban city in the state's biotech corridor. Melds seamlessly with neighboring Gaithersburg
 * — a quiet suburb with the NASA Goddard Visitor Center—a great attraction, especially for kids
 * — a small, quirky residential neighborhood home to the famous National Mormon Temple and the popular Antique Row shopping strip
 * — a large, diverse suburban city on the I-270 technology corridor, with a lot of businesses, and a seemingly infinite retail and restaurants, both in the urbanized walkable section of the town and the endless strip malls radiating outwards in all directions.
 * — vying with Bethesda for the title of principal suburban nightlife and accommodations king, Silver Spring skews younger and edgier, and considerably more diverse and affordable than its wealthier neighbor

Other destinations

 * — perhaps the greatest location of the national amusement park chain
 * — the beautiful and historic canal and surrounding parklands running alongside the Potomac River from D.C. all the way to Cumberland in Western Maryland

Understand
The Capital Region is the most densely populated region of the state, home to the most populated Washington, D.C. suburbs, and satellite cities worth visiting, such as Bethesda, Gaithersburg, College Park, Silver Spring, Kensington, and Rockville. Rock Creek National Park is another reason why you would find yourself here—the long bike/running trail is great. Much of it, though, is suburban sprawl that has covered all the once beautiful Piedmont Plateau, and does not constitute any kind of tourist attraction, although plenty visit on business.

Frederick County, while still in the capital's orbit, has a more rural character, as do northern parts of Montgomery County and southern parts of Prince George's County.

By plane
Unless you use a private plane, you won't be flying directly into the Capital Region. Commercially, the region is best served by Baltimore-Washington International, but also by Washington Dulles and Washington National , both in Northern Virginia.

By car
The main interstates leading into the Capital Region are I-270, which cuts northwest through Montgomery County and continues north to Frederick, I-95, which goes north through Prince George's County to Baltimore, and, of course, the Beltway (I-495), which runs east-west across Montgomery and Prince George's Counties as it circles around Washington, D.C..

From D.C., the main roads leading north into the Maryland Capital Region are (in addition to those listed above) Wisconsin Ave, Connecticut Ave, Georgia Ave—all of which lead into the wealthy and densely populated suburbs of Montgomery County.

By public transit
Rail and bus service from D.C. is provided by WMATA. Commuter bus and commuter rail service from the Maryland Transit Administration are also available.

Amtrak has several trains per day that stop at the New Carrollton Metro station (NCR in the Amtrak system) on its Northeast Regional, Palmetto, and Vermonter lines. These trains can be used to get to Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, or New York.

A couple of buses from New York also stop in Bethesda.

By car
The Beltway (I-495) and its main arteries (I-270 and I-95) are the best way to travel between the three counties of the Capital Region. I-270 is a very convenient highway for traveling between Montgomery and Frederick Counties, and there's really no better way to go between the two. Unfortunately, there is an odd lack of east-west routes other than the Beltway, which lends to the extreme congestion between Prince George's and Montgomery Counties (and the extreme ire that engenders in the hapless, motionless drivers). The Intercounty Connector (often called the ICC, but signed as Route 200), is a convenient highway that connects Gaithersburg, Aspen Hill, Cloverly, and Beltsville. It is a tolled road, and tolls are collected electronically. Traffic is almost non-existent.

Many drivers unaccustomed to the Beltway find its banked curves with traffic going 65-75 miles per hour, with little to no space between cars, alarming and unpleasant. There are some surface roads that travel east-west, such as Montrose Road/Randolph Road/Cherry Hill Road, East-West Highway (which is actually a street, not a highway), and Route 28 (Darnestown Road/West Montgomery Avenue/First Street/Norbeck Road).

Metro
Metro's Red Line serves Montgomery County. The Green, Blue, Silver, and Orange Lines serve Prince George's County. Frederick County has no Metro lines. Keep in mind that the Metro system was designed to take people in and out of Washington, D.C., and the lines were built in that direction. Not all areas are close to a Metro station.

The cost to ride the train depends on how far you are traveling and also the time and day of the week. There is a chart at every station to help figure out the cost to ride. Riders pay with a refillable plastic card called a SmarTrip card. Buy a SmarTrip card at any Metro station, at Metro's website, or at some grocery stores, or create a digital SmarTrip card on your phone.

Riders must tap the SmarTrip card to enter the system, and tap the SmarTrip again to leave the system, and the correct amount is deducted from the amount of money on the SmarTrip card. If a rider needs to leave the system and the rider does not have enough money on the SmarTrip card, there are machines inside the system to add money to the SmarTrip card. It may seem complicated, but other riders are usually happy to help a confused rider. Employees will help but they are not always happy. Eating or drinking is forbidden in the system, but you can carry food or drinks onto the system. There are restrooms at every station, but they are locked. Ask an employee to unlock a restroom if you need to use it. The restrooms are very basic and minimally clean. Some restrooms are broken.

MARC
There is also a commuter rail, called the MARC train, that travels into and out of Washington, D.C. It only operates Monday through Friday. It only travels into Washington, D.C. in the morning, and it only travels out of Washington, D.C. in the late afternoon and evening.

Amtrak
Amtrak's Northeast Regional has several trains per day that stop at the New Carrollton Metro station (NCR in the Amtrak system). These trains can be used to get to Baltimore, Philadelphia, or New York.

Purple Line (under construction)
Maryland is building a Purple Line that will connect Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, College Park, and New Carrollton. It is under construction. It is supposed to open in 2027.

By bus
Buses are a convenient way to travel around the Capital Region of Maryland. Buses run most often Monday through Friday. Most operate on Saturday and Sunday too, but usually less often. Check schedules online or with the SmarTrip cell phone app. Riders can pay using a SmarTrip card or pay with coins.

By taxi
Uber and Lyft operate in the area. They are a popular and convenient option, especially for traveling to or from areas without access to public transportation. Private taxi companies exist too, such as Barwood Taxi. Tips are optional on Uber and Lyft. Tips are expected on private taxis, usually about ten or fifteen percent of the fare, or a little more if the driver was especially kind or helpful.

See
In general, the Maryland Capital Region is not the type of place you visit for sightseeing—you visit it to see family, or on business, since it is a huge commercial and residential center. But there are a few odd sights to find off the beaten path. The largest is the Emerald Palace-like National LDS Temple in Kensington, which boasts a spectacular display of Christmas lights and nativity scenes during Advent every year. NASA's visitor center in Greenbelt is another great reason to venture forth from Washington, D.C. for a Maryland attraction. Perhaps the most important sight, though, is Great Falls in Potomac by the C&O Canal on the Potomac River. You'll be surprised by how big and impressive the falls are, and the Maryland side is great for viewing them—you get to walk out along a long bridge to an island in the middle of the river.

Do
The Capital Region sees three main activities outside the capital itself: hiking and biking along the C&O Canal, doing the same in Rock Creek Park, and rooting on the Terrapins at the big University of Maryland sporting events.

Also consider hiking up Sugarloaf Mountain, located in Dickerson. It's a popular local destination for hiking and picnicking. Although the land is privately owned, it is open to the public and no entrance fee is charged.

Eat
Bethesda has many top-notch restaurants, serving all the suburbanites who converge upon the small city nightly. For a cheaper and less crowded experience, look for some of the great ethnic restaurants in southern Silver Spring and in College Park. However, by far the region's most authentic and affordable cuisine is to be found in the rather unassuming suburb of Wheaton, just north of Silver Spring. Everything from Jewish and Thai, to Japanese and Congolese, can be found in hole-in-the-wall restaurants and strip malls, at very reasonable prices. It would be a shame to visit the D.C. area and miss out on the array of cuisines in this small suburb.

The Route 193 "International Corridor" near Takoma Park has a variety of immigrant-fueled cuisine — everything from Indian to Peruvian. Alas, much of the rest of the region has fallen victim to endless strip malls full of middle-of-the-road chain restaurants.

Drink
Serious nightlife aficionados are probably going to want take the Metro into D.C. on the weekends, but someone looking to knock back a drink after work can find reasonable selections in most neighborhoods, especially Bethesda and Silver Spring. College Park is acceptable for these purposes — but only if you're under 25. Farther out, Frederick has some bars that may be worth your while.

Sleep
The two neighborhoods with the greatest concentration and range of accommodations options are Bethesda and Silver Spring, as they cater to visitors of D.C., particularly who want to avoid the district's astronomical hotel tax. Many of the residential suburbs of D.C. don't have much by way of hotel options, but there are hotels throughout the sprawl wherever there are clusters of businesses—Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Laurel, Largo, etc. And of course, farther flung cities and towns like Frederick, Bowie, Greenbelt, etc. all have hotels catering to their own visitors. Camping is available in Greenbelt Park and there is a path to walk from the campground to the College Park Metro stop.

Go next

 * Washington, D.C. — The glaringly obvious next destination from the Capital Region is the Capital itself.
 * Baltimore's Inner Harbor — North on I-95, with tons of great museums and the National Aquarium.
 * Annapolis — Maryland's historic capital and one of the oldest cities in the country, home to the US Naval Academy.
 * Chesapeake Bay — East on US-50 heads straight to the beautiful bay's sailing and crab-eating culture.
 * Ocean City — An oceanside resort town further along on US-50.
 * Harpers Ferry — West of Frederick on US-340, famous for Civil War history and natural beauty.
 * Northwest on I-70 — charming Hagerstown, the mountains of Western Maryland, and the Civil War Battlefield of Antietam.

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Capital Region (Nicaragua)

The Capital Region is the region surrounding Managua, the capital of Nicaragua.

Cities

 * – the capital of Nicaragua and its most important economic, religious, political and cultural hub
 * – famous for its handicrafts and the second-biggest city in the country
 * – famous for its handicrafts and the second-biggest city in the country
 * – famous for its handicrafts and the second-biggest city in the country

Understand
This region consists of two parts: the capital and the pueblos blancos around Masaya. The pueblos blancos and especially Masaya are famous for their handicrafts. The capital is really one of a kind and has been slowly "eating away" at the surrounding countryside ever since that fatal seismic blow in 1972 all but leveled the historic center. While not graced by many picturesque places, it is not entirely devoid of sights and a great place to party and meet the locals (one third of Nicaraguans live in the greater Managua area).

Talk
Although more people than in other parts of Western Nicaragua will speak English, Spanish is still your best bet for communication.

By plane
Aeropuerto Augusto C Sandino serves Managua. From there you can take various buses (not advisable after nightfall) or taxis (there are licensed airport taxis that cost more or just "regular" Managua taxis that can't enter the airport parking lot, so you'd have to cross the street).

By international bus
Managua is connected to most other Central American capitals by frequent and (compared to a flight) inexpensive international buses. They are usually modern and equipped with air conditioning and many other amenities.

Get around
Apart from Laguna de Apoyo, buses frequently connect everything in this region. Most distances can be covered in under one hour.

See

 * View from Loma de Tiscapa in Managua
 * Laguna de Masaya — the crater lake visible from the malecon of Masaya

Do

 * Go see a theater-production in Managua.
 * Swim in the crater lake of Laguna de Apoyo.

Buy

 * Shop for handicrafts in Masaya and the surrounding pueblos blancos.
 * Managua has an extremely wide selection of markets and also some decent shopping centers

Eat
If you just can't do without American fast food, this is the place to go. Generally speaking the selection is wider and more varied than anywhere else in the country.

Drink
You can go partying in Managua just about like you'd expect in a city of that size. This is also a place where rich Nicaraguans and expats gather for US$100 open bar extravaganza parties or the occasional concert of regionally or globally known artists at prices that are probably lower than they would be in Toronto or Paris.

Stay safe
Managua has a bit of a reputation (especially if you ask Nicaraguans from the countryside or small towns), but it's really not a lot more dangerous than some places in the US and a lot safer than some other Central American capitals. See the Managua article for details.

Masaya and the pueblos blancos are considerably safer than that

Go next
Although not in the geographical middle of the country this area is the main travel hub, which enables you to go on in every direction including:
 * Northwest to León.
 * Southwest to Granada San Juan del Sur and Ometepe.
 * East towards the Caribbean on some of the worst roads of the country or on a smooth short plane-ride.
 * Southeast to the almost forgotten Rio San Juan Region with its Spanish fortresses and pristine rainforests. A bus to San Carlos takes 6 hours and costs C$150 (córdobas).
 * North to the coffee and mountain towns of Esteli and Jinotega

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Capitão Leonidas Marques

Capitão Leonidas Marques is a city in the Cascavel region in southern Brazil.

Understand
CLM for short, is a city of located about 50 km from Cascavel - the major city in the Westernmost area of Paraná along with Foz do Iguaçu. CLM is said to be very tranquil and has a small town feel. Most of its people still live in the beautiful rural area made of green rolling hills, tobacco plantations, fruit trees and small family businesses.

By bus
There are bus services to CLM from Cascavel and Foz do Iguaçu several times a day. The bus company responsible for the stretch is Cattani Sul. The ticket from Cascavel costs R$ 5.00 and R$ 25.00 from Foz do Iguaçu. Travel time is three hours from Foz.

By boat
The Iguassu River bathes Capitão Leônidas Marques but it is rather far from downtown and transportation is difficult.

Get around

 * Taxis or a jerica (a home-made car powered by a water pump motor of sorts).

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Capitola

Capitola is a small, charming town on the coast of Monterey Bay in California. It is approximately 6 miles east of downtown Santa Cruz.

Get in
Take Santa Cruz Metro bus lines 66, 68 or 69 from Santa Cruz Metro Center towards Capitola Mall. The cost is $2.

If you're driving, Highway 1 and use 41st Avenue, Park Avenue or Bay Porter exits.

Get around
By bicycle, skateboard or bus. You could also call a taxi or an Uber.

Events
Capitola hosts events year-round, including Twilight Concerts, Art at the Beach, the Capitola Begonia Festival, Movies at the Beach, and the Capitola Art and Wine Festival.

Buy
Capitola Village offers a variety of shopping and dining options. The shopping area consists of a number of retail art galleries, jewelry stores, and cute boutiques that will satisfy even the most discerning shopper.

Go next

 * Santa Cruz - Located six miles west of Capitola, Santa Cruz is best known as a countercultural hub, with a fun bohemian feel and youthful vibe, and weekend tourist attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a historic mission, and the dubious Mystery Spot. The beaches north and south of Santa Cruz are considered some of the more pristine areas of natural beauty in central California, and while conditions generally make them impractical for swimming, several are considered an expert surfer's cold cold paradise.

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Capitol Hill

There is more than one place called Capitol Hill:

Canada

 * Capitol Hill (Burnaby)
 * Capitol Hill (Alberta) – a neighbourhood in Calgary

United States of America

 * Capitol Hill (Denver)
 * Capitol Hill (Seattle) - A district in Seattle.
 * Capitol Hill (Washington D.C) - A district in Washington, D.C. and by far the most famous Capitol Hill.
 * Capitol Hill (Washington D.C) - A district in Washington, D.C. and by far the most famous Capitol Hill.

Northern Mariana Islands

 * Capitol Hill (Saipan)

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Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park is a national park, in Utah's Canyon Country.

Understand

Capitol Reef is a National Park comprising of sandstone canyons, ridges, buttes, and monoliths. The park is defined by the Waterpocket Fold, a long wrinkle in the earth's crust known as a monocline. The Fold extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell). Capitol Reef National Park was established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature, as well as the unique natural and cultural history found in the area. The name was derived from the rounded sandstone buttes which resemble capitol domes and from the long line of rocky cliffs which are a barrier to travel, like a coral reef.

History
From the 9th to 15th centuries, Native Americans of the Fremont Culture lived in and near the Waterpocket Fold. They seem to have left the region around 1500 for unknown reasons. Later, nomadic Ute and Southern Paiute tribes inhabited the area. Explorer John C. Fremont passed through the northern part of what is now Capitol Reef in 1854. The Fremont River that runs through the park is named after him.

White settlement came late to the area, in the 1870s, Latter Day Saints (Mormon) settlers moved into the high plateau lands west of Capitol Reef and established communities based on short-season farming and grazing. In the 1880s Mormon settlers moved into Capitol Reef and established the community of Fruita along the banks of the Fremont River. These settlers planted the fruit orchards along the river that still exist today. No more than 10 families at any one time lived in the Fruita area.

The area was called "Wayne Wonderland" in the 1920s by local boosters Ephraim P. Pectol and Joseph S. Hickman, and in 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt set aside a portion of Wayne Wonderland as a National Monument. Funds for the park were scarce, however, and it would be a long time before the first rangers would arrive. During the 1960s, a campground, visitor center and staff housing were built and a road through the park was paved. During this period, most of the farmers in the area left and sold their land to the Park Service. In 1968, a large amount of land was added to the park, increasing its size by almost 600%, and in 1971 the National Monument became Capitol Reef National Park.

Landscape
Travellers to the park experience a dazzling landscape of rock formations. From colorful domes, high cliffs, and towering spires of sandstone to arches, natural bridges, and narrow slot canyons. The desert streams, such as the Fremont, wind through the Park, carving deep canyons and meandering through floodplains surrounded by narrow ribbons of greenery.

The Waterpocket Fold defines the park. A 100-mile long warp in the Earth's crust, the Waterpocket Fold is a classic monocline: a regional fold with one very steep side in an area of otherwise nearly horizontal layers. A monocline is a "step-up" in the rock layers. The layers on the west side of the Fold have been lifted more than higher than those on the east. The park was established primarily to preserve the geologic features of the Waterpocket Fold, such as the scenic rock domes and narrow canyons. Capitol Reef is a geologist's paradise, with nearly 10,000 feet of sedimentary layers ranging from 270 million to 80 million years old. The Waterpocket Fold has tilted this geologic layer cake down to the east, with older rocks in the west and younger ones in the east. Rock layers in Capitol Reef reveal ancient environments as varied as rivers and swamps (Chinle Formation), Sahara-like deserts (Navajo Sandstone), and shallow oceans (Mancos Shale). These layers have been eroded by wind and especially water over the last 20 million years. The land forms are a result of different responses of various rock layers to these forces of erosion. Hard sandstone layers form cliffs, while softer shale layers form slopes and low hills. Black boulders found scattered throughout the park are volcanic rocks from the 20 to 30 million year old lava flows which cap the nearby mountains.

Flora and fauna
The most visible plant life in the park is found in the riparian corridors near Fruita. Along the rivers, you may see cottonwoods and willows as well as the invasive tamarisk. Pioneer orchards along the Fremont River sport apple, apricot, pear, peach, and cherry trees. In the dryer areas of the park, you may see sagebrush, Utah Juniper, various prickly pear cacti, and higher elevations may feature pinyon pine. The cacti, along with some desert wildflowers, bloom briefly in the early spring.

Like many parts of the Utah desert, the nearly barren ground is covered with a biological soil crust, also known as cryptobiotic soil. This collection of bacteria, moss and lichen helps to stabilize loose desert soils and retain precious moisture. These crusts are very fragile, however, and should never be walked or driven on as they may take centuries to regenerate. Do not leave established hiking trails, but if you must, walk in washes or on bare rock.

There are many animals in the park, but, like many desert creatures, they are far more active at night. The park is home to many species of lizards, and a number of snakes. Listen for the sound of Canyon Wrens in the narrow washes; they and many other birds make their home here. Vultures, hawks and the introduced Chukar are common sights in the park. You may be lucky enough to see some of the numerous bat species flying around Fruita in the evening. Deer are an extremely common sight in the orchards and picnic area. Though they may look tame, they are not. Do not feed them or any other animal. Other common large mammals include the Gray Fox, Raccoon, Ringtail, Badger, and Porcupine. The once common Desert Bighorn Sheep were reintroduced in the late 1990s and are thriving. Mountain Lions have also been reported in the park, but are rarely seen by visitors. If you do see one, do not approach it.

Climate
Summer temperatures often climb into the upper 90s(F), but nights cool down into the 50s(F) and 60s(F). The thunderstorm season from July through September brings cloudbursts, flash floods and lightning. Spring and fall are milder with highs generally in the 50s(F) and 60s(F). Daytime winter highs average less than 50(F). Snowfall is usually light, especially at lower elevations. Humidity is low all year.

Visitor information

 * Park website

Get in

Traveling westbound on Interstate 70 - Take Utah State Highway 24 west towards Hanksville (exit 149). Stay on Highway 24 for 95 miles to reach the park Visitor Center.

Traveling on Interstate 15 - Take US Highway 50 east at Scipio (exit 188) towards Salina for 30 miles. At the junction with Utah State Highway 89/259, turn right (south) and travel 8 miles. Turn left (east) onto Utah State Highway 24 towards Sigurd. Continue on Highway 24 for 82 miles to reach the park Visitor Center.

If you are OK with being way off the beaten track, you can reach the skinny south end of the park via the remote Burr Trail Road, which runs from Boulder in the west through some awe inspiring stretches of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and then runs southeast of the park to Bullfrog Marina in the desolate reaches of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Be prepared that the road is not paved within the park, and the unavoidable gravelly ride down the Burr Trail Switchbacks is extremely steep, and not likely passable in rain or when wet.

Fees and permits
The park and campgrounds are open year round. The Visitor Center is open daily (except for some major holidays) from 8AM-4:30PM with extended hours during the summer season.

Ripple Rock Nature Center is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10AM-3PM Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sundays and Mondays.

The following entrance fees (updated as of 2020) are charged for traveling the park's Scenic Drive beyond the Fruita Campground and are valid for seven days:
 * $10 - Bicycle and Pedestrian
 * $15 - Motorcycle
 * $20 - Private Vehicle
 * $35 Capitol Reef Annual Pass

Entrance fee waivers: fee waivers are available for groups traveling the Scenic Drive for educational purposes. Fee waiver requests must be submitted two weeks prior to your visit.

Sites at the Fruita Campground are $10 per night. Senior and Access pass holders receive a 50% discount on their campsite.

Get around
Unlike the more popular parks in Utah, Capitol Reef does not have a bus system inside the park.

By car
There are extensive roads running through the park, some paved, some not. A few roads require a four-wheel drive vehicle. During a strong storm some roads become impassable by any vehicle.

By bike
Biking is allowed only on established roads in order to protect the fragile high desert soil.

See

 * Orchards Along Highway 24 and the scenic drive are 22 orchards ranging from .5 acre to nearly 8 acres, with various fruits, including cherry, apricot, peach, pear, apple, and a few plum, mulberry, almond and walnut trees. Flowering season starts in early March and ends early May. Harvest season starts early June and ends in the middle of October, depending on the type of tree. You are allowed to enter any unlocked orchard and eat as much ripe fruit as you wish. Seeds are usually thrown on the ground, inside the orchard. Only during each fruit's individual harvest season are you allowed to carry out fruit. Usually one pound of fruit will cost $1.00 and a bushel $15–20. Ladders, picking tools, and plastic bags are provided.

Hiking

 * Strenuous, with a fantastic 360° view from the summit.

 * One of the most popular trails, this one-way, 1 3/4 mile trail connects Highway 24 and the Fruita campground by way of a gorgeous canyon littered with side slot canyons and small holes in the rock, begging to be explored. At the campground trailhead there is a series of switchbacks for 1/4 mile, the most strenuous part of the hike. Halfway there is a side trail leading to a north and south overlook of Highway 24 and the nearby orchards. The north overlook rests on a sheer cliff hundreds of feet from the ground.

 * Be sure to pick up a brochure at the trailhead ($0.50) and watch for numbered wooden poles. One of the attractions is a small clay enclosure tucked up into the fold of a rock once used by the Fremont tribe to store food. An easy 1 mile loop hike leads to the Hickman Natural Bridge.

Eat
The only food able to be purchased in the park is small snacks and drinks in the visitor center or from the Gifford Farmhouse. For sale are scones, loaves of artisan bread, freshly baked fruit pies, ice cream, many different types of salsa, jams, butters, and any other concoctions made in the nearby town of Torrey.

Drink
All of the running water near the visitor center and campground is safe to drink. In the backcountry it is possible to find shallow holes filled with water, but these are a last resort and must be thoroughly filtered and sanitized before drinking. Local wildlife use these small seasonal ponds for their daily consumption and it is irresponsible to disturb these micro habitats unless absolutely necessary.

Lodging
There is no lodging other than camping in the park, the nearby towns of Torrey, Caineville and Hanksville have a selection of hotels, motels, B&Bs, etc.

Primitive
There are two primitive camping spots in the park, each offering a picnic table, fire grate, and pit toilet. Neither site has running water or other amenities. Both are first-come, first-served and do not require a fee.

Backcountry
It is recommended to camp at least 1/2 mile away from an established trail or road. Open fires are not allowed. Cooking must be done with a portable stove. A free backcountry permit must be acquired from the visitor center. Rangers at the visitor center can also help plan a trip and recommend favorite camping spots.

Stay safe
Flash floods can occur in the park without warning. The danger is especially high when walking in narrow slot canyons such as Grand Wash. Although rainstorms in the park are beautiful, it's not a safe time to be on the trails. Flood waters originate upstream, so a flood may occur from a storm that is miles away. If you are in a narrow canyon and the water begins to rise even slightly or the wash begins to get muddy, begin looking for higher ground.

Go next
Heading west out of the park and about 40 miles south on the incredibly scenic Highway 12 will take you to the town of Boulder, Utah, home of Anasazi State Park which details the historic Native American tribes of Southern Utah. Travelling another 60 miles south on Hwy 12 will bring you to Bryce Canyon National Park.

Heading East on Hwy 24 and South on Hwy 95, (about 80 miles) will bring you to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Alternately, the adventurous can reach Bullfrog marina in Glen Canyon NRA by driving south on the unimproved Notom Road, but check road conditions at the Visitor Center.

Travelling east on Hwy 24 and North on Hwy 95 about 55 miles will bring you to the turn off to Goblin Valley State Park.

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Capiz

Capiz is a province on the island of Panay in the Western Visayas.

Cities

 * — the provincial capital is famous for its seafood markets
 * — home of the Lolets Eco Park, a natural park with a resort
 * — known for a small community of indigenous Panay-Bukidnon in Barangay Tacayan, and for Marugo Lake, which is a popular tourist destination
 * — known for a small community of indigenous Panay-Bukidnon in Barangay Tacayan, and for Marugo Lake, which is a popular tourist destination

Understand
The Province of Capiz is known as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines. It holds one of the richest fishing grounds and is a major contributor in the aquamarine industry of the Philippines. Farming and fishing are the primary sources of income for the people. Primary agricultural raw products are rice, corn, coconut, sugarcane, banana and cut flower.

Capiz is one of the places in the Philippines that contributed a lot in Philippine folk dancing. The province alone has 19 Visayan folk dances such as "Tinolabong", "Gayong-gayong", "Timawa", Dagit-dagit", "Beneracion", "Tatay Meroy Cariñosa", "Pukol", "Habanera Capiceña", "Cabatingan", "Saad", "Pitik Mingaw", "Kuratsa Capiceña", and "Palomita Coquitana" to name a few.

Talk
There are two main local languages: Capiznon and Hiligaynon. Filipino and English are also used and understood as administrative and business languages, and are widely spoken as second languages. Aklanon is spoken in towns near Aklan such as Sapian, Jamindan, and Mambusao.

Get in
Roxas Airport has daily flights from Manila.

There are buses to Roxas City from Iloilo, Kalibo, Manila, Batangas City and Caticlan.

The Port of Culasi (Roxas City Port) has ferries to Roxas City from Batangas City via Romblon Island.

Buy
Capiz is known for the Placuna placenta (Capiz) oyster shell that has the same name locally and is used for decoration and making lampshades, trays, window and doors.

See

 * Sulod Hot Springs in Dumalag municipality. There is also a cave.
 * Saot Capiz, a Capiz dance season held every Saturday at the Capiz Provincial Park, Roxas City.

Do

 * The Sinadya sa Halaran festival in the first week of December celebrates Roxas City's founding and also doubles as the festivities for the Immaculate Conception.

Eat
Roxas City is known for its seafood.

title: Capiz


text:
Capiznon phrasebook

Capiznon (Spanish: capiceño, locally: Capisano), is an Austronesian language spoken in Western Visayas in the Philippines. Capiznon is concentrated in the province of Capiz in the northeast of Panay Island. It is a member of the Visayan languages family and the people are part of the wider Visayan ethnolinguistic group, who constitute the largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group.

Through this Capiznon phrasebook, you could become able to introduce yourself, count numbers, shop in malls, and eat in restaurants.

Learn the Capiznon language and interact with the natives in order to fully enjoy your stay in Capiz. Even though locals have great understanding of English, it's a different experience having a conversation to a local Capiznon's heart using his own dialect.

Vowels

 * a : like 'a' in "apple"
 * e : like 'e' in "get" (often silent at the end of a word)
 * i : like 'i' in "fin"
 * o : like 'o' in "dog"
 * u : like 'oo' in "hoop"

Consonants

 * b : like 'b' in "bed"
 * k : like 'c' in "cat"
 * d : like 'd' in "dog"
 * g : like 'g' in "go"
 * h : like 'h' in "help"
 * l : like 'l' in "love"
 * m : like 'm' in "mother"
 * n : like 'n' in "nice"
 * ng : like 'ng' in "hanging"
 * p : like 'p' in "pig"
 * r : like 'r' in "row"
 * s : like 'ss' in "hiss"
 * t : like 't' in "top"
 * w : like 'w' in "weight"
 * x : like 'cks' in "kicks", 'h' in "help"
 * y : like 'y' in "yes", like 'ie' in "pie"

Common diphthongs

 * ay : like 'ai' in "chai"

 * aw : like 'ow' in "cow"

 * ey : like 'ay' in "say"

 * iw : like 'iw' in "wheew"

 * ow : like 'ow' in "row"

 * oy : like 'oy' in "boy"

Basics
l How are you? (informal: Musta? (moosTAH?)
 * Hello. : Hello (same as in English)
 * Hello. (informal) : Hello (same as in English)
 * How are you? : Kamusta? (KamoosTAH)
 * Fine, thank you. : Mayad man, salamat. (maYAD MAN, sahLAmaht)
 * What is your name? : Ano ngalan mo? (aNOH NGAlahn MO?)
 * My name is ______ . : Ako si _____. (aKOH see _____.)
 * Nice to meet you. : Nalipay ako makilala ka. (NaLEEpai aKO makeeLAla ka.)
 * Please. : Palihog. (PaLEEhog)
 * Thank you. : Salamat kaayad. (saLAHmat kaAyad)
 * You're welcome. : Wala sang anuman. (waLA sang anooMAN.)
 * Yes. : Huo (HOO-o)
 * No. : Indi (EENdeh)
 * Excuse me. (begging pardon) : Palihog sa madali lang. (paLEEhog sa madaLEH lang)
 * I'm sorry. : Pasensyahe ako. (paSENsyah-he aKO)
 * Goodbye : Asta sa liwat. ( ASta sa leeWAT)
 * I can't speak Capiznon well. : Indi ko kabalo mayad maghambal sa Kapisnon. (EENdee ko kabaLO maYAD magHAMbal sa kapisNON.)
 * Do you speak English? : Kahambal ka sa Inggles? ( kahamBAL ka sa ingGLES?)
 * Is there someone here who speaks English? : May kabalo diya mag-inggles? (MAY kabaLO DEEia MAG-ingGLES?)
 * Help! : Tabang! (TAHbang!)
 * Look out! : Halong!/Lantaw mayad! (HAlong!/LanTAW maYAD!)
 * Good morning. : Mayad-ayad nga aga. (MaYAD-Ayad nga Aga.)
 * Good evening. : Mayad-ayad nga gab-i. (MaYAD-Ayad nga GAB-ee.)
 * Good night. : Mayad-ayad nga gab-i. (MaYAD-Ayad nga GAB-ee.)
 * Good night. (to sleep) : Mayad-ayad nga gab-i. Tulog na 'ta. (MaYAD-Ayad nga GAB-ee. TOOlog na 'TA.)
 * I don't understand. : Indi ko ma-intindihan. (EENdee ko ma-eencheendeeHAN.)
 * Where is the toilet? : Sa diin ang kasilyas? (sa deeEEN ang kaSEELias?)

Problems

 * Leave me alone. : Pabay-i ako. (paBAI-ee aKO)
 * Don't touch me! : Indi ko pagtanduga! (EENdee ko pagtandooGA)
 * I'll call the police. : Matawag ko pulis! (mataWAG ko pooLEES)
 * Police! : Pulis! (pooLEES!)
 * Stop! Thief! : Untat! Makawat! (OONtat! maKAwat)
 * I need your help. : Kinanglan ko bulig nyo. (kiNANGlan ko BOOleeg NYO)
 * It's an emergency. : Emergency ni. (eMERgency NEE)
 * I'm lost. : Nadula ako. (naDOOla aKO)
 * I lost my bag. : Nadula ang bag ko. (naDOOla ang bag KO)
 * I lost my wallet. : Nadula akon kahita. (naDOOla Akon kaHEEta)
 * I'm sick. : Gamasakit ako. (gamasaKEET aKO)
 * I've been injured. : Nasamaran ako. (nasaMAran aKO)
 * I need a doctor. : Kinahanglan ko sang doktor. (kinaHANGlan ko sang dokTOR)
 * Can I use your phone? : Pwede ko ma-usar imo SELpon? (PWEde ko ma-ooSAR Imo SELpon)

Numbers
Spanish numbers are adapted when counting money or telling time, especially numbers greater than 10.

 * 1 : isa (iSA)
 * 2 : duwa (dooWA)
 * 3 : tatlo (tatLO)
 * 4 : apat (Apat)
 * 5 : lima (leeMA)
 * 6 : anom (Anom)
 * 7 : pito (piTO)
 * 8 : walo (waLO)
 * 9 : syam (sham)
 * 10 : pulo (POOlo)
 * 11 : napulo kag isa (naPOOlo kag iSA)
 * 12 : napulo kag duwa (naPOOlo kag dooWA)
 * 13 : napulo kag tatlo (naPOOlo kag tatLO)
 * 14 : napulo kag apat (naPOOlo kag Apat)
 * 15 : napulo kag lima (naPOOlo kag leeMA)
 * 16 : napulo kag anum (naPOOlo kag Anom)
 * 17 : napulo kag pito (naPOOlo kag piTO)
 * 18 : napulo kag walo (naPOOlo kag waLO)
 * 19 : napulo kag syam (naPOOlo kag sham)
 * 20 : duwa ka napulo / baynte (dooWA ka naPOOlo)
 * 21 : duwa ka napulo kag isa / baynte uno (dooWA ka naPOOlo kag eeSA)
 * 22 : duwa ka napulo kag duwa / baynte dos (dooWA ka naPOOlo kag dooWA)
 * 23 : duwa ka napulo kag tatlo / baynte tres (dooWA ka naPOOlo kag tatLO)
 * 30 : tatlo ka napulo / traynta (tatLO ka naPOOlo)
 * 40 : apat ka napulo / kwarenta (Apat ka naPOOlo)
 * 50 : lima ka napulo / singkwenta (leeMA ka naPOOlo)
 * 60 : anom ka napulo / sisenta (Anom ka naPOOlo)
 * 70 : pito ka napulo / sitenta (piTO ka naPOOlo)
 * 80 : walo ka napulo / utsenta (waLO ka naPOOlo)
 * 90 : syam ka napulo / nobenta (sham ka naPOOlo)
 * 100 : isa ka gatos (iSA ka gaTOS)
 * 200 : duwa ka gatos (duWA ka gaTOS)
 * 300 : tatlo ka gatos (tatLO ka gaTOS)
 * 1000 : isa ka libo (iSA ka LIbo)
 * 2000 : duwa ka libo (dooWA ka LEEbo)
 * 1,000,000 : isa ka milyon (eeSA ka meelYON)
 * 1,000,000,000 : isa ka bilyon (eeSA ka beelYON)
 * 1,000,000,000,000 : isa ka trilyon (eeSA ka treelYON)
 * number _____ (train, bus, etc.) : numero _____ (tren, bus, kbp.)
 * half : tunga (tooNGA)
 * less : gamay (gaMAI)
 * more : damo (DAmo)

Time

 * now : yanda (YANda)
 * later : dugay-dugay (dooGAI-dooGAI)
 * before : antis(ANtis)
 * morning : aga (Agah)
 * afternoon : hapon (HApon)
 * evening : gab-i (GAB-ee)
 * night : kagab-ihon (kagab-EEhon)

Clock time

 * one o'clock AM : ala-una sing kaagahon (alah-OOna sing ka-aGAhon)
 * two o'clock AM : alas dos sing kaagahon (alas DOS sing ka-aGAhon)
 * noon : udto (UDto)
 * one o'clock PM : ala-una sang hapon (ala-OOna sang HApon)
 * two o'clock PM : alas dos sang hapon (alas DOS sang HApon)
 * midnight : tungang gab-i (TOOngang GAB-ee)

Duration

 * _____ minute(s) : _____ ka minuto(s) (ka miNOOto(s))
 * _____ hour(s) : _____ ka ora(s) (ka Ora(s))
 * _____ day(s) : _____ ka adlaw (ka ADlahw)
 * _____ week(s) : _____ ka simana (ka seeMAna)
 * _____ month(s) : _____ ka bulan (ka BOOhlan)
 * _____ year(s) : _____ ka tu-ig (ka TU-eeg)

Days

 * today : yanda (YANda)
 * yesterday : kagapon (kaGApon)
 * tomorrow : hinaga (heeNAga)
 * this week : yanda nga simana (YANda nga seeMAna)
 * last week : nagligad nga simana (nagLEEgad nga seeMAna)
 * next week : sa sunod nga simana (sa sooNOD nga seeMAna)

 * Sunday : Dominggo (doMEENGgo)
 * Monday : Lunes (LOOnes)
 * Tuesday : Martes (MARtes)
 * Wednesday : Miyerkules (MYERkooles)
 * Thursday : Hwebes (HWEbes)
 * Friday : Byernes (BYERnes)
 * Saturday : Sabado (SAbado)

Months

 * January : Enero (eNEro)
 * February : Pebrero (pebREro)
 * March : Marso (MARso)
 * April : Abril (abRIL)
 * May : Mayo (MAyo)
 * June : Hunyo (HOONyo)
 * July : Hulyo (HOOLyo)
 * August : Agosto (aGOSto)
 * September : Setyembre (setYEMbre)
 * October : Oktubre (okTOOBre)
 * November : Nobyembre (nobYEMbre)
 * December : Disyembre (disYEMbre)

Colors

 * black : itom (eeTOM)
 * white : puti (pooTEE)
 * gray : abuhon (abooHON)
 * red : pula (pooLA)
 * blue : asul (aSOOL)
 * yellow : dilaw (deeLAHW)
 * green : berde (BERde)
 * orange : naranghe (naRANGhe)
 * purple : lila (LEEla)
 * brown : kayumanggi (kayoomangGEE)

Bus and train

 * How much is a ticket to _____? : Tagpila ang tiket pakadto sa _____? (tagpeeLAH ang TIket paKADto sa _____?)
 * One ticket to _____, please. : Isa ka tiket paadto sa _____, palihog. (eeSA ka TEEket paADto sa ____, paLEEhog)
 * Where does this train/bus go? : Diin paadto ang mini nga bus? (diIN paADto ang miNI nga boos?)
 * Where is the train/bus to _____? : Sa diin ang tren/bus paadto sa _____? (sa dee-EEN ang tren/boos pa-ADto sa _____?)
 * Does this train/bus stop in _____? : Ang mini bala nga tren/bus nagapundo sa _____? (ang miNI baLA nga tren/boos nagaPOONdo sa _____?)
 * When does the train/bus for _____ leave? : San-o mahalin ang tren/bus paadto sa _____? (SAN-o maHAleen ang tren/boos paADto sa _____?)
 * When will this train/bus arrive in _____? : San-o makaabot ang tren/bus sa _____? (SAN-o makaaBOT ang tren/boos sa _____?)

Directions

 * How do I get to _____ ? : Paano ako makaabot sa _____? (paAno aKO makaaBOT sa _____?)
 * ...the train station? : ...estasyon sang tren? (estasYON sang tren)
 * ...the bus station? : ...estasyon sang bus? (estasYON sang boos)
 * ...the airport? : ...paluparan? (PAlooPAran?)
 * ...downtown? : ...downtown? (Same in English)
 * ...the youth hostel? : ...tirilingban pangkabataan? (teereeLEENGban pangKAbaTAan)
 * ...the _____ hotel? : ...hotel sang _____? (hoTEL sang _____?)
 * ...the American/Canadian/Australian/British consulate? : ...konsulado sang mga Amerikano/Kanadyano/Australyano/Briton? (konsooLAdo sang maNGAH AmereeKAno/KanaDYAno/AustralYAno/BriTON?)
 * Where are there a lot of... : Sa diin may madamo sing... (sa dee-EEN mai maDAmo sing...?)
 * ...hotels? : ...hotel? (hoTEL)
 * ...restaurants? : ...kalan-an? (kaLAN-an)
 * ...bars? : ...bars? (Same in English)
 * ...sites to see? : ...talan-awon nga makit-an? (talan-Awon nga maKEET-an)
 * Can you show me on the map? : Pwede mo ako matudlo sa mapa? (PWEde mo aKO maTOODlo sa MApa?)
 * street : dalan (DAlan)
 * Turn left. : liko wala (liKO waLA)
 * Turn right. : liko to-o. (liKO toh-OH)
 * left : wala (waLA)
 * right : to-o (toh-OH)
 * straight ahead : diretso (diRETso)
 * towards the _____ : pakadto sa _____ (paKADto sa _____)
 * past the _____ : maagyan sa _____ (maAGyan sa _____)
 * before the _____ : antis sang _____ (ANtis sang)
 * Watch for the _____. : Bantayan mo ang _____. (bantaYAN mo ang _____.)
 * intersection : talabu-an (talaboo-AN)
 * north : hilaga (hiLAga)
 * south : katimugan (kateeMOOgan)
 * east : sidlangan (seedlaNGAN)
 * west : kanluran (kanLOOran)
 * uphill : takladon (takLAdon)
 * downhill : dalhayon (dalHAyon)

Taxi

 * Taxi! : Taksi! (TAKsi!)
 * Take me to _____, please. : Palihog dal-a ko sa _____. (paLEEhog dal-A ko sa _____.)
 * How much does it cost to get to _____? : Tagpila magkadto sa _____? (tagpeeLA magKADto sa _____?)
 * Take me there, please. : Dal-a 'ko dira, palihog. (DAL-a 'ko diRA, paLEEhog.)

Lodging

 * Do you have any rooms available? : May ara bala kamo bakante nga kwarto? (mai Ara baLA kaMO baKANte nga KWARtoh?)
 * How much is a room for one person/two people? : Tagpila ang kwarto para sa isa/duwa ka tawo? (tagPEEla ang KWARtoh PAra sa iSA/duWA ka TAwo?)
 * Does the room come with... : May ara bala ang kwarto sang... (mai Ara baLA ang KWARto sang...)
 * ...bedsheets? : ...mga hapin sa katre? (haPEEN sa KATre?)
 * ...a bathroom? : ...banyo? (BANyo?)
 * ...a telephone? : ...telepono? (teLEpono?)
 * ...a TV? : ...TV? (TIbi)
 * May I see the room first? : Pwede ko makita ang kwarto anay? (PWEde ko maKEEta ang KWARto Anai?)
 * Do you have anything quieter? : May ara kamo sang mas malinong? (mai Ara kaMO sang mas maleeNONG?)
 * ...bigger? : ...mas daku? (mas daKOO)
 * ...cleaner? : ...mas malimpyo? (mas maLEEMpyo)
 * ...cheaper? : ...mas barato? (mas baRAto)
 * OK, I'll take it. : Sige, mina ang kwa-on ko. (seeGEH, miNA ang KWAon ko.)
 * I will stay for _____ night(s). : Matiner ako sang _____ ka gab-i. (maTEEner aKO sang _____ ka GAB-ee)
 * Can you suggest another hotel? : Makahatag pa gid kamo suhestyon sang la-in nga hotel? (makaHAtag pa gid kaMO suhesTYON sang la-EEN nga hoTEL?)
 * Do you have a safe? : May talagu-an kamo? (mai taraGUan kaMO?)
 * ...lockers? : ...suludlan de kandado kamo? (suLUDlan de kanDAdo kaMO?)
 * Is breakfast/supper included? : Upod na bala ang pamahaw/iLAbas? (ooPOD na baLA ang paMAhaw/iLAbas?)
 * What time is breakfast/supper? : Ano oras ang pamahaw/ilabas? (aNO Oras ang paMAhaw/iLAbas?)
 * Please clean my room. : Palihog limpyo sang akon kwarto. (paLIhog LIMpyo sang Akon KWARto)
 * Can you wake me at _____? | Pwede mo ko mapukaw karon sa _____? (PWEde mo ko maPOOkaw karon sa _____?)
 * I want to check out. : Gusto ko na maggwa. (gusTO ko na magGWA.)

Money

 * Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars? : Gabaton kamo dolyar nga iya sang Amerikano/Australyano/Canadyano? (GaBAton kaMO dolYAR nga Iya sang AmeriKAno/AustralYAno/CanadYAno?)
 * Do you accept British pounds? : Gabaton kamo pounds sang Briton? (GaBAton kaMO pawnds sang BriTON?)
 * Do you accept credit cards? : Gabaton kamo sang mga kredit kard? (GaBAton kaMO sang mga KREdit kard?)
 * Can you change money for me? : Pwede mo mabayluhan ang kwarta para sa akon? (PWEde mo mabaylooHAN ang KWARta PAra sa Akon?)
 * Where can I get money changed? : Sa diin ko pwede mapabayluhan ang kwarta? (sa dee-EEN ko PWEde mapabailooHAN ang KWARta?)
 * Can you change a traveler's check for me? : Pwede mo mapabayluhan ang traveler's nga tseke para sa akon? (PWEde mo mapabailooHAN ang TRAveler's nga CHEke PAra sa Akon?)
 * Where can I get a traveler's check changed? : Sa diin ko pwede mapabayluhan ang traveler's nga tseke? (sa deeEEN ko PWEde mapabailooHAN ang TRAveler's nga TSEke?)
 * What is the exchange rate? : Pila ang tumbas nga baylo sang kwarta? (peeLA ang tumBAS nga BAYlo sang KWARta)
 * Where is an automatic teller machine (ATM)? : Sa diin ang ATM? (sa dee-EEN ang ATM?)

Eating

 * A table for one person/two people, please. : Lamisa para sa isa/duwa ka tawo, palihog. (laMIsa PAra sa iSA/duWA ka TAwo, paLEEhog.)
 * Can I look at the menu, please? : Pwede ko malantaw ang menu, palihog? (PWEde ko maLANtaw ang meNU, paLEEhog?)
 * Can I look in the kitchen? : Pwede ko makita ang kusina? (PWEde ko maKEEta ang kooSEEnah?)
 * Is there a house specialty? : May pangbalay nga pinasahi bala kamo? (may pangbaLAI nga pinasaHI baLA kaMO?)
 * Is there a local specialty? : May ara bala kamo sang tumandok nga pinasahi? (mai Ara baLA kaMO sang tooMANdok nga peenasaHEE?)
 * I'm a vegetarian. : Ulutanon lang ang ginakaon ko. (oolootaNON lang ang geenaKAon ko.)
 * I don't eat pork. : Wala ko gakaon karne sang baboy. (waLA ko gaKAon KARne sang BAboi.)
 * I don't eat beef. : Wala ko gakaon karne sang baka. (waLA ko gaKAon KARne sang BAka.)
 * I only eat kosher food. : Gakaon lang ko sang mga kosher nga pagkaon (gaKAon lang ko sang mga KOsher nga pagKAon)
 * Can you make it "lite", please? (less oil/butter/lard) : Pwede mo mapagamayan ang mantika/mantikilya, palihog? (PWEde mo mapagamaIAN ang manTEEka/manteeKEELia, paleehog?)
 * fixed-price meal : sarado-presyo nga pagkaon (saRAdo-PRESio nga pagKAon)
 * a la carte : a la carte (a la kart)
 * breakfast : pamahaw (paMAhaw)
 * lunch : ilabas (iLAbas)
 * tea (meal) : tsaa (tsa-AH)
 * supper : panyapon (panIApon)
 * I want _____. : Gusto ko ang _____. (GOOSto ko ang _____.)
 * I want a dish containing _____. : Gusto ko ang pagkaon nga may _____. (GUSto ko ang pagKAon nga mai _____.)
 * chicken : manok (maNOK)
 * beef : karne sang baka (KARne sang BAka)
 * fish : isda (eesDA)
 * ham : hamonado (hamoNAdo)
 * sausage : soriso (soREEso)
 * cheese : keso (KEso)
 * eggs : itlog (eetLOG)
 * salad : salad (SAlad)
 * (fresh) vegetables : preska nga ulutanon (PRESka nga oolootaNON)
 * (fresh) fruit : preska nga prutas (PRESka nga PROOtas)
 * bread : tinapay (teeNApai)
 * toast : tusta (TOOSta)
 * noodles : pansit (panSEET)
 * rice : kan-on (KAN-on)
 * beans : liso-liso (leeSO-leeSO)
 * May I have a glass of _____? : Palihog isa ka baso nga _____? (paLEEhog eeSA ka BAso nga _____?)
 * May I have a cup of _____? : Palihog isa ka tasa nga _____? (paLEEhog eeSA ka TAsa nga _____?)
 * May I have a bottle of _____? : Palihog isa ka botilya sang _____? (paLEEhog eeSA ka boTEELya sang _____?)
 * tea (drink) : tsaa (cha-AH)
 * juice : duga (dooGA)
 * (bubbly) water : tubig (TOObeeg)
 * water : tubig (TOObeeg)
 * beer : beer (...)
 * red/white wine : pula/puti nga wine (pooLA/pooTEE nga wahyn)
 * May I have some _____? : Pwede ko kapalihog sang _____? (PWEde ko kapaLEEhog sang _____?)
 * salt : asin (aSEEN)
 * black pepper : paminta (paMEENta)
 * butter : mantikilya (manteeKEELia)
 * Excuse me, waiter? (getting attention of server): Madali lang, serbidor? (madaLEE lang, serbeeDOR?)
 * I'm finished. : Tapos na ako. (taPOS na aKO.)
 * It was delicious. : Namit sya. (NAmit sya.)
 * Please clear the plates. : Pakihimos sang mga pinggan. (pakeehHEEmos sang mga PEENGgan.)
 * The check, please. : Ang balaydan, palihog (ang baLAIdan, paLEEhog)

Bars

 * Do you serve alcohol? : Nagaserbe kamo alkohol? (nagaSERbe kaMO alkoHOL?)
 * Is there table service? : May serbisyo kamo nga panglamisa? (mai serBEEsho kaMO nga panglameeSA?)
 * A beer/two beers, please. : Isa/duwa ka bir, palihog. (eeSA/dooWA ka beer, paLEEhog.)
 * A glass of red/white wine, please. : Isa/duwa ka baso sang wayn, palihog. (eeSA/dooWA ka BAso sang wine, paLEEhog.)
 * A pint, please. : Isa ka pinte, palihog. (eeSA ka PEENte, paLEEhog.)
 * A bottle, please. : Isa ka botilya, palihog. (eeSA ka boTEElia, paLEEhog.)
 * _____ (hard liquor) and _____ (mixer), please. : _____ kag _____, palihog. (_____ kag _____, paLEEhog.)
 * whiskey : wiski (WEESkee)
 * vodka : bodka (BODka)
 * rum : rum (rahm)
 * water : tubig (TOObeeg)
 * club soda : sopdrinks (SOPdreenks)
 * tonic water : tonic nga tubig (TOnik nga TOObeeg)
 * orange juice : dugas sang naranghe (dooGAS sang naRANGhe )
 * Coke (soda) : Coke (cowk)
 * Do you have any bar snacks? : May palamahawan kamo di? (mai palamahaWAN kaMO di)
 * One more, please. : Isa pa, palihog. (eeSA pa, paLEEhog)
 * Another round, please. : Isa pa gid ka round, palihog. (eeSA pa gid ka rawnd, paLEEhog)
 * When is closing time? : Ano oras kamo gasara? (aNO kaMO Oras gasaRA?)
 * Cheers! : Tagay! (TAgai!)

Shopping

 * Do you have this in my size? : May mini kamo nga kadaku-on? (mai mini kaMo nga kadakuON?)
 * How much is this? : Tagpila ni? (tagpeeLA nee?)
 * That's too expensive. : Pirti mina kamahal. (PEERtee man kamaHAL)
 * Would you take _____? : Kwaon mo ang _____? (KWAon mo ang _____?)
 * expensive : mahal (maHAL)
 * cheap : barato (baRAto)
 * I can't afford it. : Indi ko na kasarang baklon. (EENde ko na kasaRANG BAKlon.)
 * I don't want it. : Indi ko na gusto. (EENdee ko na GOOSto)
 * You're cheating me. : Ginadayaan mo ako. (ginadaIAan mo aKO.)
 * I'm not interested. : Indi ko intresado. (EENdee ko eentreSAdo)
 * OK, I'll take it. : Sige, kwaon ko mina. (seeGEH, KWAon ko miNA)
 * Can I have a bag? : Pwede ko kapangayo bag? (PWEde ko kapaNGAyo bag?)
 * Do you ship (overseas)? : Gapadala kamo sa gwa pungsod? (gapadaLA kaMO sa gwa POONGsod?)
 * I need... : Kinanglan ko ang... (kiNANGlan ko ang...)
 * ...toothpaste. : ...tutpeyst. (...TOOTpeyst.)
 * ...a toothbrush. : ...isa ka tutbras. (...eeSA ka TOOTbras.)
 * ...soap. : ...habon. (...haBON.)
 * ...shampoo. : ...syampu. (...SHAMpoo.)
 * ...pain reliever. (e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen) : ...bulong pangkwa sakit. (...booLONG pangKWA saKEET.)
 * ...cold medicine. : ...malamig nga bulong. (malaMEEG nga booLONG)
 * ...stomach medicine. : ...pangtyan nga bulong. (pangCHAN nga booLONG)
 * ...a razor. : ...bleyd. (...bleyd.)
 * ...an umbrella. : ...payong. (...PAyong.)
 * ...sunblock lotion. : ...protekta-init nga balanyos. (...protekta-EENeet nga baLANyos)
 * ...a postcard. : ...postkard. (...POSTkard)
 * ...postage stamps. : ...mga postage istamp. (...mga posteyj eestamp.)
 * ...batteries. : ...mga bateri. (...mga BAteree)
 * ...writing paper. : ...sululatan nga papel. (...suluLAtan nga paPEL.)
 * ...a pen. : ...pangsulat. (..pangsooLAT.)
 * ...English-language books. : ...Mga libro sa Inggles nga linggwahe. (...mga leebRO sa eengGLES nga leengGWAhe.)
 * ...English-language magazines. : ...Mga magasin sa Inggles nga linggwahe. (...mga magaSEEN sa eengGLES nga leengGWAhe.)
 * ...an English-language newspaper. : ...isa ka dyaryo sa Inggles nga linggwahe. (...eeSA ka JARyo sa IngGLES nga leengGWAhe.)
 * ...an English-English dictionary. : ...isa ka diksyunayo nga Inggles-Inggles. (...eeSA ka deekshoNARyo nga eengGLES-eengGLES.)

Driving

 * I want to rent a car. : Gusto ko magrenta salakyan. (GOOSto ko magRENta saLAKyan.)
 * Can I get insurance? : Pwede ako makakwa siguro? (PWEde ako makaKWA see-GU-ro?)
 * stop (on a street sign) : pundo (PUNdo)
 * one way : isa ka alagyan (eeSA ka aLAGyan)
 * no parking : bawal magparking (BAwal magPARkeeng)
 * speed limit : limit sa kadasigon (LEEmeet sa kadaseeGON)
 * gas (petrol) station : gasolinahan (gasoleenaHAN)
 * petrol : gasolina (gasoLEEna)
 * diesel : krudo (KRUdo)

Authority

 * I haven't done anything wrong. : Wala ko sang naubra nga mala-in. (waLA ko sang naUBra nga maLA-een)
 * It was a misunderstanding. : Mini isa lang ka wala pag-intindihanay. (meeNEE eeSA lang ka waLA pag-eenCHENdeHAnai.)
 * Where are you taking me? : Sa diin mo 'ko gina-istorya? (sa dee-EEN mo aKO geeNA-eesTORia?)
 * Am I under arrest? : Arestado 'ko? (aresTAdo ko?)
 * I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen. : Isa ako ka Amerikano/Australyano/Briton/Canadyano. (eeSA aKO ka amereeKAno/ostralYAno/briTON/CanaDYAno.)
 * I want to talk to the American/Australian/British/Canadian embassy/consulate. : Gusto ko mag-istorya sa konsulado sang mga Amerikano/Australyano/Briton/Canadyano. (GOOSto ko mag-eesTORia sa konsuLAdo sang Amerika/Australya/Britanya/Canada)
 * I want to talk to a lawyer. : Gusto ko mag-istorya sa isa ka abogado. (GOOSto ko mag-eesTORia sa eeSA ka aboGAdo.)
 * Can I just pay a fine now? : Pwede ako makabayad sang pina yanda? (PWEde aKO makaBAyad sang PIna YANda?)

title: Capiznon phrasebook


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Cappadocia

Cappadocia (Turkish: Kapadokya) is an area in Central Anatolia in Turkey best known for its unique moon-like landscape, underground cities, cave churches and houses carved in the rocks.

Cities

 * – pottery town located on the banks of the longest river in Turkey - Kizilirmak river
 * – a village with unique fairy chimneys and historic churches.
 * – fairy chimneys in the rock city. The main tourist spot in Cappadocia.
 * – historic town close to Ihlara Valley
 * – capital of the region
 * – features rock castle
 * – superb views of the Cappadocia valley that can be seen from its rock castle
 * – cave dwellings, as well as the rock cones in and around this city

Other destinations

 * Ihlara Valley (Ihlara Vadisi) – lots of churches carved into rocks, and a beautiful canyon. You are urged to walk along the valley and explore the churches and its numerous frescoes. This valley is about an hour west of the core of Cappadocia, i.e. Ürgüp/Göreme area.

Understand
The ancient region of Cappadocia is located in central Anatolia between the cities of Nevsehir, Nigde and Kayseri. Millions of years ago violent eruptions of the volcanoes Mount Erciyes and Mount Hasan covered the surrounding plateau with tuff. Wind and weather have eroded the soft volcanic rock into hundreds of strangely shaped pillars, cones and "fairy chimneys", in colours ranging from pink to green and yellow. Since antiquity, people have hollowed out these soft rocks, and they have made countless cave churches, chapels and monasteries.

The churches are from the early years of Christianity. The art style of the churches can be classified into two categories: the 8th and 9th century are the iconoclastic years, the 10th to the 13th centuries whose decorations represent the lives of Christ and various saints. The architecture of the churches is uncomplicated.

History
The prehistoric settlements of the area are Koskhoyuk (Kosk Mound) in Nigde, Aksaray Asikli Mound, Nevsehir Civelek cave and, in the southeast, Kultepe, Kanis and Alisar in the environs of Kayseri. This area with unusual topographic characteristics was regarded as sacred and called, in the Scythian/Khatti language, as Khepatukha, meaning "the country of the people of the chief god Hepat", although there are more poetic claims on the origin of the region's name, such as the Old Persian Katpatuka, which is said to mean "the land of beautiful horses". The tablets called Cappadocian Tablets and the Hittite works of art in Alisar are of the important remains dating from the 2000s BC. After the 1200s BC, the Tabal principality, of the Khatti Branches of Scythians, became strong and founded the Kingdom of Tabal. Following the Late Hittite and Persian aras, the Cappadocian Kingdom was established in 332 BC. During the Roman era the area served as a shelter for the early escaping Christians. There are also several underground cities used by early Christians as hideouts in Cappadocia.

When the Turks started to arrive in the region after immigrating from their homeland in Central Asia around the 11th century, they found the area largely uninhabited. Seeing the strange, upheld rock formations drilled inside out as they were, they concluded that these should have been the chimneys of the homes of the otherkin, thus providing the popular name for the "fairy chimneys" (a direct translation of Turkish peri bacası).

Climate
Capadocia has a semi-arid, continental climate, with hot dry summer days with chilly nights and cold snowy winters. Spring experiences the Kırkikindi thunderstorms of inland Anatolia, with heavy downpours. Fall is mild and dry, making it the best time to visit, especially in September. The climate chart is for Nevşehir, the largest city and typical of the region.

Get in
Due to its location, roundtrip bus travel to Cappadocia can be tiring, and air travel expensive. If you book your ticket in time, flights tickets can be as cheap as a bus ticket. Many people visit as part of a larger circular tour of Western Turkey, usually utilizing the well-developed intercity bus system and/or one-way flights.

By bus
Most of the bus companies have bus services to Nevsehir and Göreme.

Getting from Kayseri to Cappadocia (Göreme and Nevsehir) is easy and takes less than an hour.

By plane

 * Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport is located in Gülşehir town of Nevşehir Province. Turkish Airlines operates direct flights from Istanbul to Nevsehir Kapadokya throughout the day.

 * Kayseri Erkilet Airport in Kayseri is an hour's drive to the center of Cappadocia. Turkish Airlines operates several direct flights from Istanbul . There are also daily flights from Izmir via Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and direct flights of Antalya or Izmir are available on proper days of the week. It's easy to arrange a transfer or shuttle bus from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia.

By train
Kayseri is on a busy railway route. It is possible to find suitable trains to Kayseri from almost all the train stations of Turkey.

Get around
Major tourist spots are well connected by Dolmus.

You may want to consider either renting a car or buying a tour package. However, you will come across exorbitantly priced car rentals, as much as 190 TL per day. Bargaining is needed in such instances.

See

 * Göreme, its surroundings, and the nearby underground cities are why many people visit this region.
 * Old Greek houses in Sinasos
 * Mustafapaşa and İbrahimpaşa towns
 * Zelve Open Air Museum – a ghost town with lots of caves. It's about 10 km from Goreme or 5 km from Avanos. Zelve is also one the most impressing valleys in the region offering a more disorganised and rough hike.

Do

 * Hiking – Following the paths along the valleys of Cappadocia is an amazing (and free) option. Check with your hotel owner or the tourist office for a map of the area with suggested walks and trails. There are several nice loops on packed dirt, sand and rock, that maintain a constant elevation and pass through the scenic valleys.
 * Pretty much all of the most common tourist activities are available in Göreme, including balloon trips at sunrise on the bucket list of many travellers to Cappadocia.
 * Echoes from Agartha is an ethno techno music festival held every summer in various locations in Cappadocia, often dubbed the "Turkish Burning Man", with tickets starting from about US$800.

Buy
Cappadocia is an important area for shopping, with wonderful carpets and kilims, hand made local pottery by artisans and very local wines.

Eat and drink

 * Dry apricots and grapes
 * Mantı (kind of ravioli with minced meat served with yoghurt and garlic sauce)

 * Sirdan – Lamb or sheep intestines are grilled and served with spices and lemon.

 * Testi Kebap (jug kebap) – Meat and vegetables cooked in a clay pot (or jug) sealed with bread dough. The pot is broken when serving.
 * Pastirmali kuru fasulye – white beans with spiced meat
 * Local wines – Cappadocia is one of the biggest wine-producing regions in Turkey, and many wineries throughout the region's towns offer winetasting options.

Sleep
Visitors are recommended to stay in one of the cave hotels which are the speciality of the region, but even a simple hostel will offer this opportunity. Most options and budgets are available in Göreme. There are also many accommodation options in Urgup, Uchisar, Ortahisar and Avanos.

You can find also bewitching historical Greek mansions and cave hotels in Güzelyurt.

The towns of Ibrahim Pasa (Babayan) and Ayvalı are probably the most authentic ones. The restored Greek houses offer cave and arched rooms offer pleasant accommodation, at a price.

Go next

 * Aksaray – A laid-back city and great hub for the surrounding attractions near Güzelyurt, or like Tuz Gölü ("Salt Lake"), the second largest lake in Turkey is becoming a popular day trip from the Cappadocian towns, to wade across it shallow waters and to take a few pictures of its vivid, dreamlike views.
 * Konya – The home of Sufi poet and thinker Rumi and of an outstanding Seljuk architecture is a sensible next destination, if you have not already arrived from that direction.

title: Cappadocia