Cocoa plantations in the rainforest, a volcanic needle, turtle beaches and a sleepy Portuguese capital.
São Tomé, a volcanic island on the equator, was once the world’s biggest cocoa producer, and the old roças — plantation estates with their manor houses and hospitals — now take in guests in the rainforest. The Pico Cão Grande rises like a needle out of the jungle in the south, turtles nest on the beaches from November to March, and the capital is a quiet town of pastel Portuguese buildings by the sea.
Known for
- Nature
- Coastal
- Relax
- Photography
Best time to visit
The best months for São Tomé are June, July, August and September.
Suggested route
5 nights across 2 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.
- 1São Tomé · 3 nights
- 2Porto Alegre · 2 nights