Bajawa
Indonesia · Central Flores · 1100 m
Description
Bajawa is a small highland town in the heart of Indonesia's Flores Island and the cultural center of the Ngada people. It is known for its cool mountain climate, dramatic volcanic landscapes, traditional villages with thatched ancestral houses, and the iconic Mount Inerie that dominates the surrounding scenery. The region is also famous for its natural hot springs, coffee plantations, and megalithic heritage sites, offering visitors a unique blend of nature and living traditions. As the main gateway to the Ngada villages and one of the cultural highlights along the Trans-Flores Route, Bajawa is an ideal base for exploring the authentic heart of Flores.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Bena Traditional Village
- Mount Inerie
- Mangeruda Hot Springs
- Wawomudha Crater
- Wawomudha Crater Lakes
- Mount Inerie Summit Trek
- Luba Traditional Village
- Wogo Traditional Village
- Gurusina Traditional Village
- Tololela Traditional Village
- Ngada Megalithic Culture
- Ngada Ancestor Shrines
- Bajawa Coffee Plantations
- Bajawa Coffee Tastings
- Countryside Rice Fields
- Highland Trekking
- Manulalu Panorama
- Bajawa Traditional Market
- Bajawa Town
- Nage Hot Springs(Day trip)
- 17 Islands Marine Park(Day trip)