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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Portugal  /  Azores  /  Sao Miguel  /  Lagoa do Fogo

Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Cha

4.8
#2 of 24 in Nature in Sao Miguel
Water Body · Nature / Park
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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 $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included. Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Outdoor Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo Tour with Lunch Full Day Outdoor Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo Tour with Lunch
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $154 BOOK WITH VIATOR São Miguel, Azores - 2 days tour pack São Miguel, Azores - 2 days tour pack
5.0
Duration: 2 days
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FROM $264 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa do Fogo & Lagoa das Sete Cidades Private Full-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa do Fogo & Lagoa das Sete Cidades
5.0
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR Quad Bike Tour - Lagoa de Fogo (Half Day) Quad Bike Tour - Lagoa de Fogo (Half Day)
5.0
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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FROM $53 BOOK WITH VIATOR Shore Excursion: Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo from Ponta Delgada Shore Excursion: Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo from Ponta Delgada
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $47 BOOK WITH VIATOR Extraordinary Half-Day Tour 4x4 - Unexplored landscapes & Lagoa do Fogo- Join Us Extraordinary Half-Day Tour 4x4 - Unexplored landscapes & Lagoa do Fogo- Join Us
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $130 BOOK WITH VIATOR Among Whales Dolphins and Volcanoes Full Day Tour With Lunch Among Whales Dolphins and Volcanoes Full Day Tour With Lunch
4.4
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $441 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour - Grand Route of the Island (Exclusive here!) Private Tour - Grand Route of the Island (Exclusive here!)
5.0
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
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FROM $91 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Jeep Tour: Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo Full-Day Jeep Tour: Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo
4.9
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $72 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Seven Cities & Fire (Min. 2 Persons) Full Day Seven Cities & Fire (Min. 2 Persons)
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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Lagoa do Fogo reviews

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  • By jjluke
    The journey is amazing around the lake. It is a great drive around with multiple viewpoints along the way. We elected to stop by the radio towers and hike up the hill there (probably under an hour... 
    The journey is amazing around the lake. It is a great drive around with multiple viewpoints along the way. We elected to stop by the radio towers and hike up the hill there (probably under an hour...  more »
  • By NHjo
    We were fortunate to see the 'Lake of Fire' on a clear day -- there was no fog or clouds. It's higher than the Sete Cidades and also beautiful. 
    We were fortunate to see the 'Lake of Fire' on a clear day -- there was no fog or clouds. It's higher than the Sete Cidades and also beautiful.  more »
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  • By Stam Krits
    If you decide to follow the Google Map route (as I did) you'll end up walking in a dirt road for about 1 hour until you reach the lake. Not the best trail ever but it has some nice flora and viewpoints later on. It also goes mostly uphill. You need to leave the car at the beginning (there's a parking spot nearby)
  • By The Frankye
    Beautiful hike, looks like being in a Jurassic Park movie, nature at its best
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