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Disfruta de las mejores playas y calas de Sao Tome and Principe en una experiencia costera inolvidable.
Sao Tome and Principe is a tiny, paradise-like African island state located in the Gulf of Guinea, on the equator. Composed of two main islands of volcanic origin (São Tomé and the pristine Isla de Príncipe, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve), it is famous for its extraordinary rate of biodiversity and endemism, its historic colonial cocoa and coffee estates ('roças'), wild beaches lined with coconut palms nesting sea turtles, towering volcanic pythons and a peaceful way of life guided by the national motto 'Leve-Leve'.
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The Chocolate Islands and the 'Galapagos Islands of Africa' in the Gulf of Guinea, famous for Pico Cão Grande, old colonial roças, primary rainforests and the 'Leve-Leve' philosophy.
The colossal and hypnotic volcanic rock pit of Cão Grande Peak (663 m) emerging from the jungle fog
Principe Island, a virgin Eden and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Explore the historic cocoa and coffee 'roças' (Roça Sundy, Roça Agostinho Neto and Roça São João dos Angolares)
Step on the exact line of the equator in the geographical monument of Ilhéu das Rolas
The Caribbean postcard of Praia Banana, Praia Inhame and Praia dos Burros among coconut trees and turquoise waters
Walk through the virgin primary jungle of the Obô Natural Park and the extinct crater of Lagoa Amélia
Sao Tome and Principe is a tiny, paradise-like African island state located in the Gulf of Guinea, on the equator. Composed of two main islands of volcanic origin (São Tomé and the pristine Isla de Príncipe, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve), it is famous for its extraordinary rate of biodiversity and endemism, its historic colonial cocoa and coffee estates ('roças'), wild beaches lined with coconut palms nesting sea turtles, towering volcanic pythons and a peaceful way of life guided by the national motto 'Leve-Leve'.
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View full guideIn Sao Tome and Principe the motto 'Leve-Leve' (slowly, calmly) is not just a phrase, but the basic social rule. Rushing, stress or impatience are considered out of place. Service in restaurants and transportation operate at a calm pace; Embracing this calm from day one is the secret to fully enjoying the trip.
To explore Santo Tomé on your own, it is essential to rent a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle, since the secondary roads to the south and the access to the rocks and waterfalls are dirt tracks with potholes and mud. To travel between the island of Sao Tome and Principe there are regular domestic flights operated by STP Airways / Africa's Connection (about 35 minutes of flight by small plane) that must be booked well in advance.
The official currency is the Dobra (STN), which has a fixed exchange rate linked to the Euro (1 EUR ≈ 24.50 STN). The use of international credit cards is extremely restricted (they are only accepted in some luxury hotels in the capital and Príncipe). It is mandatory to travel with plenty of cash in Euros (€), which are widely accepted in restaurants, hotels and taxis, or change into Dobras upon arrival.
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