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Timor-Leste

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Timor Leste

10 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Timor-Leste

Updated March 15, 2022

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Unusual Attractions in Timor-Leste

Marobo Hot Springs.

Timor-Leste

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

Lospalos, Timor-Leste

Uma Lulik

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

Ira Lalaro

Lospalos, Timor-Leste

Lake Ira Lalaro

This crocodile-infested Timor-Leste 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, Timor-Leste

Venilale Tunnels

These underground shelters dug by the Japanese during World War II later helped Timor-Leste 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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