{"h":{"id":0,"name":1,"type":2,"lat":3,"lng":4,"ranking_percentage":5,"stars":6,"teaser":7,"image":8,"copyright":9},"d":[[8189,"Carnaval","festival",0.3347,6.7362,20,4,"Join crowds in the capital as music, dance, and elaborate costumes fill the streets during this annual celebration of creativity and tradition.","",""],[8206,"Cascata São Nicolau","unique site",0.2857,6.6253,25,4,"Follow a forest trail to a secluded waterfall, where cool water tumbles into a pool surrounded by thick tropical vegetation.","",""],[8190,"Festas de Santo António","festival",0.3358,6.7365,40,3,"Observe processions honoring the patron saint, share in communal meals, and witness a blend of faith and local customs unique to the islands.","",""],[8191,"Festas de São Tomé","festival",0.335,6.7333,60,2,"Mark the country’s independence with public gatherings, official ceremonies, and performances that reflect São Tomé’s evolving national identity.","",""],[8192,"Festival de Gastronomia de São Tomé e Príncipe","festival",0.3345,6.7365,0,5,"Sample traditional dishes prepared by local chefs, taste rare island flavors, and discover the culinary roots of São Tomé and Príncipe.","",""],[8193,"Festival de Música da Ilha do Príncipe","festival",1,7.4,80,1,"Listen to live performances blending African and Portuguese influences, meet local artists, and experience the island’s musical heritage in a communal setting.","",""],[11993,"Guadalupe","town",0.3805,6.6384,83,1,"Travel through a quiet inland town where plantation history lingers and the pace slows amid green hills and scattered villages.","",""],[19266,"Lagoa Amelia","hike",0.2833,6.6,60,2,"Hike into a cool, misty forest to reach a hidden volcanic lake, surrounded by rare plants and the calls of elusive forest birds.","",""],[8194,"Lagoa Azul","hike",0.4061,6.6089,40,3,"Follow a coastal trail through low forest to reach volcanic rock pools and calm blue waters, ideal for a midday swim and quiet observation.","",""],[8204,"Lagoon of Água Grande","region",0.308,6.608,0,5,"Stroll along the waterfront, discover São Tomé’s administrative heart, and experience daily life where city energy meets the Atlantic.","",""],[11995,"Monte Café","village",0.3005,6.6391,20,4,"Ascend into cool highlands to explore coffee estates, walk misty trails, and learn how agriculture shapes local identity.","",""],[22908,"Museu Nacional de São Tomé e Príncipe","attraction",0.346,6.7394,67,2,"Discover the island’s layered past through curated displays, original architecture, and exhibits that trace centuries of cultural and political change.","",""],[8182,"Neves","town",0.356,6.549,67,2,"Observe the island’s industrial side, where ships dock and commerce flows, contrasting with the slower pace found elsewhere.","",""],[8199,"Obo National Park","national park",0.1935,6.5478,0,5,"Hike through tangled forest trails, listen for rare birds, and watch clouds drift over ancient volcanic ridges in São Tomé’s largest protected area.","",""],[8202,"Parque Natural do Príncipe","national park",1.5809,7.3845,50,3,"Follow winding paths from forest to shore, spot nesting turtles, and discover unique island species found nowhere else in the Gulf of Guinea.","",""],[8195,"Pico Cao Grande","hike",0.118,6.566,0,5,"Ascend muddy jungle paths beneath towering trees to glimpse the island’s iconic needle peak, often shrouded in cloud and alive with bird calls.","",""],[19263,"Praia Boi","beach",1.6803,7.4598,36,4,"Watch local boats drift on clear, shallow water and enjoy uninterrupted views across the open sea from a broad, sandy stretch.","",""],[19264,"Praia Burra","beach",1.684,7.4359,82,1,"Discover a coastline shaped by volcanic rock, where tidal pools form at low tide and the landscape feels raw and elemental.","",""],[19262,"Praia da Ribeira Ize","beach",1.6833,7.4,55,3,"Walk past crumbling colonial ruins to reach a black-sand beach, where the wild Atlantic meets a sense of isolation and history.","",""],[19261,"Praia das Bananas","beach",1.6901,7.4419,0,5,"Swim in gentle waters surrounded by dense palms, where the sand glows gold and the shoreline curves into a quiet, sheltered bay.","",""],[8176,"Praia das Conchas","beach",0.3719,6.6061,64,2,"Wander along a shoreline scattered with shells, where a shallow lagoon meets mangroves and the water stays warm and gentle.","",""],[8177,"Praia de Inhame","beach",0.0167,6.5167,18,5,"Relax on a broad, sandy arc at the island’s southern edge, with rainforest behind and the open ocean stretching southward.","",""],[8178,"Praia de Porto Alegre","beach",0.0329,6.5337,45,3,"Observe daily life where a river meets the sea, with fishermen at work and a village atmosphere close to the sand.","",""],[8180,"Praia de São Miguel","beach",0.1333,6.4833,73,2,"Access a city-side beach with easy food options and views of São Tomé’s skyline, popular with locals for quick escapes.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/sao-tome-and-principe-beach-praia-de-sao-miguel.webp",""],[8181,"Praia de São Tomé","beach",1.5667,7.35,91,1,"Stroll along a waterfront near the harbor, where breakwaters shelter the sand and the city’s energy is always within reach.","",""],[8175,"Praia Jalé","beach",0.0545,6.5151,9,5,"Experience a wild beach where sea turtles nest at night and strong waves crash near a simple eco-lodge set back from the sand.","",""],[8196,"Praia Jalé to Roça Monte Café","hike",0.3005,6.6441,20,4,"Traverse sandy shores where turtles nest, then climb inland through small villages and cultivated slopes toward a historic coffee estate in the highlands.","",""],[11996,"Praia Piscina","beach",0.028,6.5118,27,4,"Swim in protected pools formed by volcanic rock, with calm water and smooth stones underfoot, ideal for a quiet afternoon.","",""],[8208,"Roça Agostinho Neto","unique site",0.3665,6.6438,0,5,"Wander through a former plantation complex, observing the architecture and remnants of São Tomé’s agricultural past among towering palms.","",""],[8209,"Roça Bombaim","unique site",0.2457,6.6324,50,3,"Visit a plantation set in a lush valley, where restored buildings and cocoa groves reveal the rhythms of rural life.","",""],[22907,"Roça Monte Café","attraction",0.2955,6.6441,33,4,"Tour a working plantation surrounded by lush hills, learn about traditional coffee production, and observe daily life in a rural community.","",""],[8210,"Roça Ponta Figo","unique site",0.3456,6.5438,75,2,"Experience a working plantation near the sea, where daily life unfolds against a backdrop of waves and cultivated land.","",""],[8197,"Roça São João","hike",0.1398,6.6471,80,1,"Wander through restored plantation grounds dotted with contemporary art, passing cocoa trees and learning about the island’s agricultural legacy.","",""],[22906,"Roça São João dos Angolares","attraction",0.1398,6.6521,0,5,"Experience hands-on cooking classes, meet resident artists, and enjoy meals crafted from local ingredients in a restored plantation setting.","",""],[11994,"Santa Catarina","village",0.2691,6.4723,40,3,"Reach the far west for untamed beaches, simple seafood meals, and a sense of isolation that defines this end-of-the-road settlement.","",""],[11992,"Santana","town",0.2532,6.7414,50,3,"Follow the coastline for dramatic sea vistas, watch fishermen at work, and discover a community shaped by the ocean’s presence.","",""],[8186,"Santo Amaro","village",0.3641,6.6892,80,1,"Visit a northern town where agricultural life dominates, markets bustle with local produce, and roads branch into the countryside.","",""],[19260,"Santo Antonio","village",1.6368,7.4179,0,5,"Wander narrow lanes lined with pastel buildings, pause by the river, and observe daily life in the island’s administrative center.","",""],[8187,"São João dos Angolares","town",0.1334,6.6491,17,5,"Sample inventive local cuisine, meet artists in residence, and watch the river meet the sea in a creative coastal enclave.","",""],[8188,"São Tomé","town",0.3376,6.7299,0,5,"Wander through São Tomé’s grid of pastel buildings, sample fresh produce at the market, and watch daily life unfold along the Atlantic shore.","",""],[11991,"Trindade","town",0.2964,6.6812,33,4,"Experience a working town where mountain air meets the bustle of commerce, and fresh produce shapes the rhythm of the day.","",""]]}