Monte Cafe, Sao Tome and Principe
Museums
If you're in Monte Cafe, Sao Tome and Principe and want to visit museums, I recommend visiting the National Museum of Sao Tome and Principe, which is located in the capital city of Sao Tome. Other nearby museums include the Historical Museum of Sao Tome and Principe and the Museu da Cidade (City Museum).
Food
Monte Cafe is a small town in Sao Tome and Principe, known for its coffee plantations. While there might not be many restaurants or local dishes particular to Monte Cafe, here are some popular and typical dishes to try in Sao Tome and Principe:
1. Calulu: A stew made with fish, smoked pork, palm oil, vegetables, and spices like garlic and onions.
2. Moqueca: A seafood stew made with fish, shrimp, coconut milk, tomatoes, onions, and peppers.
3. Feijoada: A bean stew made with black beans, pork or beef, and vegetables.
4. Grilled lobster: Fresh lobster grilled over an open flame and served with lemon butter sauce.
5. Banana bread: A sweet bread made with mashed ripe bananas, flour, eggs, and sugar.
6. Cuscuz: A dish made from ground cornmeal steamed with fish, meat, or vegetables and flavored with coconut milk and spices.
7. Matabala: A cassava-based dish with salted fish, coconut milk, and spices.
These are just some examples of the many delicious dishes you can try in Sao Tome and Principe.
Activities
As Monte Cafe is a rural area where people mostly work in agriculture, some popular activities among the locals include hiking and exploring the natural surroundings such as the Monte Cafe Forest Reserve or taking a dip in one of the nearby waterfalls. You can also visit local markets and taste traditional food like "calulu" or "mufete". Additionally, you can participate in cultural events like music and dance performances or attend local festivals such as the Cocoa Festival celebrated annually in August.
