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São Tomé & Príncipe Travel Guide 2026: Costs, Visa, Best Time & Eco-Lodges
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- Why São Tomé & Príncipe Stays Africa’s Best-Kept Secret (And Why That’s Good for You)
- Essential Travel Know‑How: Visas, Cash & Safety (What I Learned the Hard Way)
- The E‑Visa That Confused Me (And How to Get It Right)
- Cash is King (Seriously, Do Not Rely on Plastic)
- “Is It Safe?” – The Easiest Question to Answer
- Getting Around: Why Hiring a Car Sets You Free
- Best Time to Visit: When the Turtles, Whales & Sun Align
- Where to Stay: Eco-Lodges That Changed My Definition of Luxury
- Flavours of São Tomé: What I Couldn’t Stop Eating
- The Soul of the Islands: Culture & Connection
- 14 Places That Stole My Heart (And a Few That Surprised Me)
- 1. São Tomé City – Colonial Charm, African Soul
- 2. Obo National Park – Where the Forest Owns the Sky
- 3. Pico de São Tomé – The Summit That Humbled Me
- 4. Príncipe Island – Eden, Undisturbed
- 5. The Southeastern Beaches – Where I Played Football with Locals
- 6. Ilhéu das Rolas – Where You Straddle the Equator
- 7. Boca do Inferno – The Devil’s Cauldron
- 8. Praia Jalé – Where Turtles Nest Under Moonlight
- 9. Bom Bom Island – Príncipe’s Postcard Paradise
- 10. Roça Agostinho Neto – Chocolate’s Colonial Ghost
- 11. Lagoa Azul – A Natural Swimming Pool
- 12. São João dos Angolares – A Fishing Village That Sings
- 13. Praia Micondo – The Wildest Beach on the Island
- 14. Cachoeira de São Nicolau – A Hidden Waterfall
- What to Pack (And What to Leave at Home)
- Connectivity: Staying (Reasonably) Online
- The Verdict: Why You Should Go (And Why I’ll Keep Returning)
Written & reviewed by katundia.
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