Must-see attractions in Timor-Leste

  • Projeto Montanha

    Timor-Leste

    This Brazilian-founded social enterprise is a heartwarming place to visit. Kids and young adults from the surrounding area come here to be taught…

  • Outer wall of the Museum of Australian journalists killed in Balibo, Timor Leste.

    Balibó Flag House

    Timor-Leste

    Balibó Flag House is where the five journalists reporting on Indonesian's invasion of East Timor stayed before they were killed by Indonesian Special…

  • Mundo Perdido

    Timor-Leste

    Crashing through foliage under the squawks of bats and lorikeets as you climb Mundo Perdido (1775m) – which translates to 'Lost World' – is one of the…

  • Be Manis

    Timor-Leste

    Once a former Portuguese mountain resort, these hot springs (be manis in Tetun) have been renovated into a fairly large complex, with pools of varying…

  • Wild Timor Coffee

    Timor-Leste

    A handful of coffee cooperatives operate in Timor-Leste; this one was set up by Australian soldiers who served post-1999. Wild Timor Coffee has a cafe in…

  • Lifau Monument

    Timor-Leste

    Lifau, 5km west of Pantemakassar, is the site of the original Portuguese settlement in Timor-Leste. The original rock-studded monument here commemorates…

  • Rock Art Caves

    Timor-Leste

    There are fine examples of rock art in the cliffs and caves heading down towards Valu (beach), with depictions including cock fighting, sea urchins and…

  • Mud Geysers

    Timor-Leste

    Watch volcanic mud and steam bubbling up from this weird grey landscape. The spot is five minutes from Oesilo, which is around a 1½-hour drive south of…

  • Ponte Noefefan

    Timor-Leste

    This new, photogenic three-arched bridge spans Tono River and links the rest of Oecusse to those in the 'city' (which is actually not many people).

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