São Tomé is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe — tiny islands in the heart of the Gulf of Guinea near the equator. Portuguese colonial history, cacao (world's finest), rainforest, and coral reefs. One of the world's most forgotten paradises.
15K
visitors/year
Best time to visit
June–September (cooler and drier)
Top sights & experiences
- 🍫 Cacao plantation tours
- 🏖️ Praia Piscina
- 🌋 Pico de São Tomé (2,024 m)
- 🏛️ São Tomé city & cathedral
- 🐦 Tropical birdwatching
- 🏊 Ilhéu das Rolas (equator island)
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