São Tomé Hotels: A Guide to Accommodation on the Chocolate Islands Finding the right accommodation in São Tomé and Príncipe is much easier with some local context. The archipelago is not a mass-tourism destination; you will not find rows of high-rise chain hotels here….
Getting to the South: Essential Logistics and Driving Realities in the South São Tomé Travel Guide The drive into South São Tomé is an unforgettable two hour journey from the capital, provided you are properly prepared. This South São Tomé guide will help you…
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…
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,…
