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The 2024-2025 Updated Guide! Imagine capturing the essence of São Miguel, the largest island in the Azores, in an enchanting travel guide that has garnered rave reviews (more than 4 stars) in its original Spanish version. Thrilled by the overwhelming response, we're ecstatic to unveil the English edition, reaching a wider audience and fulfilling our dream. If you're planning a trip to the island of São Miguel in the Azores, you can't miss out on our MapExplora travel guide. We're a passionate traveler couple who love exploring new destinations and experiencing different cultures. This São Miguel guide marks our first adventure in crafting practical "MapExplora" guides, and we're eager to write many more. We believe our guide is an essential tool for anyone looking to make the most of their visit to São Miguel, and we're confident you'll love it. Give it a shot and start exploring! During our travels, we always consult both travel guides and specialized blogs to gather the best possible information. That's why we've created "MapExplora," a guide that combines the best of both worlds: objective and organized information about the destination we've explored, as well as our own experiences, personal impressions, and recommendations from local individuals we've interacted with during our journeys. What can you find in our guide? Introductory information about who we are and how to use this guide (keep reading for more details) Practical information and facts about the island (data, accommodations, gastronomy, getting there, transportation, how much time to allocate for the trip...). A comprehensive section about what to see on the island of São Miguel. This section is organized by zones for easy navigation and to help you get oriented on the island. Within each zone, you'll find explained points of interest, tips, personal impressions, and all the necessary details to visit them. You'll also find hiking trails for each zone and other standout activit