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Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Cha

4.8
#3 of 18 in Nature in Sao Miguel
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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Tours to Lagoa do Fogo

FROM $79 BOOK WITH VIATOR São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $73 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Outdoor Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo Tour with Lunch
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $58 BOOK WITH VIATOR Shore Excursion: Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo from Ponta Delgada
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $42 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half day tour Lagoa do Fogo
4.4
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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FROM $146 BOOK WITH VIATOR Among Whales and Volcanoes Full Day Tour Including Lunch
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $84 BOOK WITH VIATOR Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $180 BOOK WITH VIATOR Island Center - Fire Lake, Thermal Pool, Vila Franca, Pineapple & Tea (Private)
5.0
Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $46 BOOK WITH VIATOR Extraordinary Half-Day Tour 4x4 - Unexplored landscapes & Lagoa do Fogo- Join Us
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $79 BOOK WITH VIATOR Quad Bike Tour - Lagoa de Fogo (Half Day)
5.0
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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FROM $62 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group Food Tour in the Azores
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $93 BOOK WITH VIATOR FD Jeep to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo with Lunch
5.0
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
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FROM $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Seven Cities & Fire (Min. 2 Persons)
4.0
Duration: 8 hours
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Lagoa do Fogo reviews

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  • By maxbel1985
    Hiking the Lagoa do Fogo was my most memorable experience from the trip to Sao Miguel. The view from the miradouro was exceptional in the early morning light. The lake was engulfed in a serene...  more »
  • 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 »
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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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