Archaeology handicrafts and science and technology sites to visit São Tomé And Príncipe

You will be able to admire this magnificent waterfall of more than 30 meters high, very impressive, especially in the rainy season. The area is still not very busy and the less chilly can even get into the water in this little paradise by taking the stairs and the small wooden bridge that crosses the river. If you continue the road after the waterfall, you will arrive at one of the most beautiful rocas of the area, now inhabited by the inhabitants of the village. You can also consider a hike to Bombaim (6 hours walk).

Claudio Corallo, Italian by birth but living in Africa since 1974, welcomes visitors after the closure of his artisan chocolate factory to share his passion for coffee and chocolate. In a series of stages, visitors learn all about the subtleties of cocoa, from cultivation to processing. In this chocolate factory, which resembles an artist's studio and is the antithesis of an agri-food factory, the agronomist lets visitors discover and taste his work, and the visit is punctuated by numerous explanations (in French, Portuguese, English and Italian) and tastings. You'll discover some unusual flavours: chocolate with grapes macerated in cocoa alcohol, ginger, orange, pepper and coffee, grown in the center of the island near Monte Café or on the island of Príncipe. For purists: chocolate with 70%, 80% or 100% cocoa. It's possible to buy chocolates and coffee after your visit: even if you're not tempted, stay and listen to this true enthusiast, who remains close to his visitors, and perhaps he'll share with you the recipe for his light, tasty chocolate mousse...

Claudio Corallo's chocolates can now be found in many of the country's boutiques, from Ckdo to the airport, in France (L'arbre à café, rue du Nil, Paris) and in other countries. Products can be ordered online, with fast, direct delivery to your home. A unique taste and sensory experience not to be missed!

It was the largest cocoa and coffee plantation still in operation almost 10 years ago. The ruins of the former hospital (each roça had its own hospital at the time) still house the factory and storeroom. At the time of our report, the plantation had been abandoned and visits were still suspended. For some time now, however, there has been talk of a resumption of activities. Find out more on site. You'll be able to discover the whole process of separating and processing cocoa and palm oil.

Maxence, a dynamic and enterprising Frenchman, is in the process of bringing this long-abandoned roça back to life, with the help of a skilled team, the majority of whom are women. He or one of his employees will explain all the steps involved in producing quality cocoa beans, from fermentation to traditional drying. In fact, it's the only one on the island to feature old-fashioned rail-mounted drawers, one of the three drying techniques used on the plantation. Maxence has many ideas in mind, including the creation of a cocoa museum. To be continued!

The Boca do Inferno, whose name means Hell's Mouth, is a natural geological formation made up of volcanic lava that forms a smiling mouth. Mainly at high tide, the force of the waves entering its indentation is such that the water shoots out like a geyser. It's a fascinating sight. Legend has it that when the Baron of Agua Izé wished to travel to Portugal, he threw himself into the water with his white horse and emerged at the Boca do Inferno, near the Portuguese city of Cascais. Souvenirs and coconut juice for sale on site.

This old palm oil factory has been brought back to life thanks to the Missao Dimix association, which has turned it into a place of artistic education for the island's children. Here, they learn about the transformation of plastic through the works they create. Between the colonial-era machines, you can buy creations by local artists at fixed prices or browse through a few books in the library. Nice exhibition of period photos.