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The Atlas Obscura Guide To East Timor

9 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in East Timor

Updated March 15, 2022

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Marobo Hot Springs.

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Marobo Hot Springs

No one is quite sure of the origins of these idyllic natural hot springs at an abandoned mountain resort.
Uma lulik in Oecusse

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Uma Lulik

These sacred totem houses connect the Fatakulu people with the spirits of their ancestors.
Ira Lalaro

Lospalos, East Timor

Lake Ira Lalaro

This crocodile-infested East Timor reservoir is also home to a spectacular half-sunken forest.

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Escola do Reino de Haudere Ruins

A surprisingly large and sturdy ruin on the outskirts of a remote village.
A tunnel in Venilale dug by the Japanese Army during World War II.

Venilale, East Timor

Venilale Tunnels

These underground shelters dug by the Japanese during World War II later helped East Timor achieve its independence.
Rock Art at Nino Konis Santana National Park.

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Rock Art at Nino Konis Santana National Park

Ancient images hide within the park's caves.

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Sia Maubara

A haunting place that is now home to thousands of birds.
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Cristo Rei

This giant Christ statue was a failed attempt by Indonesia to dissuade East Timor from demanding independence.
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