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São Tomé and Príncipe

Sao Tome and Principe gives us 3 places: 1 nature and walks, 1 historic site and 1 museum, all in Sao Tome.

Quick facts about São Tomé and Príncipe
CurrencySão Tomé and Príncipe dobra
LanguagePortuguese
Time zoneGMT (UTC)
PaymentBring cash

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1Practical essentials

Dish to tryCalulu De Peixe
CapitalSão Tomé
Plug typesEuroplug, Schuko
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number112
Calling code+239
DaylightAbout 12 hours of daylight all year
Population204,327

Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.

2Plan your trip to São Tomé and Príncipe

Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: Europlug, Schuko
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 112
Useful infoCalling code +239

3São Tomé and Príncipe with kids – highlights

Why families love São Tomé and Príncipe

There is nothing built for children in what we hold, and moving between the two islands adds planning our data does not address. We have no climate reading yet, so we will not name the months.

Easy to travelBring cash
Food to tryCalulu De Peixe
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget

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