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Get around Ponta Delgada
Get around Ponta Delgada
Arriving at João Paulo II Airport, the traveler has access to taxi and rent-a-car services at the terminal. Bus and taxi services are also available in Ponta Delgada, along the main avenue, as well as conveniently accessible from major sites in the city.
Travelers are advised to be aware that in-town bus services are handled by small mini-buses with the larger touring buses handling community-to-community travel on the island. Both services are accessible along Avenida D. Infante Henriques in Ponta Delgada and can confuse the unfamiliar traveler. Schedules are available at bus stops and Tourism delegation.
Tours of the town are based along the Avenida where the traveler can find several services to experience the city, including horse-drawn carriage, panoramic bus tours and the "Lagarta" Tourist Train that travels along the streets.
But, apart from the travel from the airport, the local visitor can best experience the sites of the city by foot, as travel distances are relatively short. For day trips to other parts of the island you may consider buses, taxi or rent-a-car services.
Bus routes that cover pretty much the entire island are probably the quickest, cheapest, and most eco friendly way to get around the island. They tend to not be too crowded and they are kept very clean for the tourists.
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