São Tomé and Principe Trip Planning
São Tomé and Principe Trip Planning

Entry Requirements and Visa Exemption Status Great news for many international visitors—including EU, UK, and US nationals—you are likely visa-exempt for tourist stays of 15 days or less! This simplifies your initial sao tome trip planning. For longer adventures, you must secure a standard…

São Tomé and Principe History
São Tomé and Principe History

From Sugar to Chocolate: How São Tomé Became the World’s Cocoa Capital Portuguese colonizers first established São Tomé as a sugar producer in the 16th century, but by the late 1800s, the islands pivoted to cocoa. The volcanic soil proved perfect for cacao trees,…

São Tomé Fishing Guide
São Tomé Fishing Guide

Target Species Peak Season Notes Blue Marlin July – September The main season. Best chance for billfish. Yellowfin Tuna Year-round Often found with Wahoo. Good eating. Wahoo Year-round Requires wire leaders. Fast, aggressive strikes. Shore Species All Seasons Grouper, Jacks, Barracuda. Best at dawn/dusk….