São Tomé Island, a jewel in the crown of the Gulf of Guinea, isn't just a haven for sun-seekers. Beneath its lush cloak of rainforests and cascading waterfalls lies a sleeping dragon – Pico Cão Grande, Portuguese for "Great Dog Peak." This isn't your ordinary mountain; it's a needle-shaped volcanic behemoth, a tower of solidified magma that thrusts nearly 400 meters skyward, a … [Read more...] about Pico Cão Grande: The Needle-Shaped Volcanic Cone That’s Almost Impossible to Climb
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These Steep Stairs Lead You to the Top of the World’s Largest Urban Jungle, Pico da Tijuca
Imagine this: the rhythmic pulse of a vibrant city fades as you delve into a lush emerald embrace. Towering palms sway overhead, dappling sunlight paints the path ahead, and the melodic calls of exotic birds fill the air. You're not dreaming; you've just entered the heart of Tijuca National Park, the world's largest urban forest, nestled within the electric metropolis of Rio de … [Read more...] about These Steep Stairs Lead You to the Top of the World’s Largest Urban Jungle, Pico da Tijuca