Monster Truck Cabo Verde offers a short but exciting desert ride, ideal for families and kids. The circuit is brief, safe, and genuinely fun. It’s not a big excursion, but it adds a surprising and memorable moment to a Sal trip.
When you want something other than the sea
There are days in Sal when your body asks for something else. Less water, more land. Less silence, more noise. That’s where this unexpected plan appears: climbing into a monster truck in the middle of the desert and letting everything shake for a few minutes.
It’s not long. It’s not deep. But it’s different. And sometimes, that’s enough.
What it really is, without exaggeration
Monster Truck Cabo Verde is a short adventure experience, clearly designed for families, curious travellers, and anyone wanting to try something unusual without overthinking it. It’s not a theme park or a long excursion: it’s a closed circuit, a massive truck, and a ride that lasts just a few minutes.
It works especially well for children and teenagers, and surprisingly well for adults who arrive thinking “this is for kids” and get off laughing like it isn’t.
What happens during the ride
Everything follows a clear sequence. Hotel pickup in many cases, arrival at the circuit, photos with the truck — because nobody skips that — a brief safety explanation, and climbing up a ladder that already sets the mood.
Then the noise starts. Hills, ramps, tight turns, a few donuts, and a final climb that does its job. The truck dominates, vibrates, roars. It’s short, usually five to seven minutes, but the timing is spot on: long enough to enjoy, short enough not to overwhelm.
Guides and drivers are mentioned again and again as attentive, patient, and especially focused on the kids — filming, taking photos, and easing off when needed.
It’s not a long excursion. It’s a concentrated memory.
Rhythm, care, and overall feeling
The atmosphere is relaxed and clearly built around making everyone feel comfortable. You can tell that safety comes first, especially when small children are involved. Calm parents, excited kids, and adults briefly feeling like kids again.
After the ride, there’s usually time to chat, grab a drink (normally not included), and head back to the hotel without rush.
When it doesn’t work
The most sensitive point is punctuality. There are a few isolated reports of delays or schedule confusion, which can be frustrating — especially with children. In those cases, the team’s response is generally correct and conciliatory, but the awkward moment has already happened.
It’s also worth being clear about one thing: if you expect a long or intense activity, this may feel brief. The ride is short by design.
A few ideas before booking
If you’re going with children, it’s almost a guaranteed hit. If you’re going as an adult, come with the mindset of trying something curious, not chasing a major adventure. And if you like recording everything, keep your phone handy — you’ll use it.
The ending that defines it
Monster Truck Cabo Verde doesn’t try to be more than it is. It’s noise, dust, laughter, and a giant truck doing what giant trucks do for a few minutes. It won’t redefine your holiday, but it does add a different kind of memory.
Sometimes, that’s exactly what you’re looking for.
