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Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Cha

4.8
#3 of 18 in Nature in Sao Miguel
Must see · Water Body · Nature / Park
Hike through the untouched nature surrounding Lagoa do Fogo, a crater lake at the center of Sao Miguel Island. This vividly blue body of water fills a crater that was formed from a volcanic eruption in 1563. The lake is the highest above sea level on the island and is protected by the government, which has banned any modern construction around the lake to preserve its beauty. Follow the trail leading down to the lake. If you prefer not to hike, you can simply visit the tranquil lake by car or with a tour and take in the views from high above. Plan trip to Ribeira Cha with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
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FROM $78 BOOK WITH VIATOR São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch
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FROM $73 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Outdoor Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo Tour with Lunch
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FROM $58 BOOK WITH VIATOR Shore Excursion: Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo from Ponta Delgada
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Duration: 4 hours
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  • By uaineturas
    Beautiful lagoon - The fire lagoon! Has a great Miradouro to see the complete lagoon I am hoping to see next time if I can go around the by hike!  more »
  • By VadimM67
    Lagoa do Fogo became my second Wow spot on the island after Sete Cidades. Like all the beauties of San Miguel, the lake is of volcanic origin. Occupying the Central Caldera of the Agua de Pau massif.....  more »
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  • By Ti Mo
    Amazing view. The water of the sea changes the color in different kind of sunlight.
  • By Jacqueline Moys
    Beautiful.
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