The highest point of sao nicolau is the monte gordo 1312m and its slopes have been protected by the creation in 2005 of the natural park many endemic plants can be found there and the different trails allows the visitor to discover magnificent sceneries over the island on the way back to ribeira brava a stop in the faja valley will be dedicated to get some information about agriculture and to enjoy a coffee break at a rural house to try the famous cuscus made out of manioc