Baucau Tourist Places to Visit in Baucau, East Timor, Asia

Baucau Tourist Places to Visit in Baucau, East Timor, Asia

Baucau is the 2^nd biggest city in East Timor located between 8°27′46″ in the south latitude and 126°27′13″ east longitude. It is situated about 123 kms away from national capital Dili.

Baucau District covers an area of 1,494 sq. km. and is surrounded by Lautem in the east, Wetar Strait to the north, Manatuto towards west and Viqueque on the south.

Baucau is one of the top tourist centres in the country houses beach, churches and parks. Also Baucau is home to a nursing school, a hospital and a swimming pool. Agriculture is the main economy source and beans, manioc, peanuts, sweet potatoes, copra and candlenut are the major agricultural crops grown in Baucau.

History of Baucau:

Baucau was earlier known as Vila Salazar during the time of Portuguese Rule in East Timor. Portuguese ruled Baucau for a very long period.

Cuisine, Culture and Shopping in Baucau:

Tetum is a national language of East Timor and the natives of Baucau widely communicate through Tetum language and Papuan language while Makasae is also a commonly spoken language in Baucau. Baucau houses greater population of Christians followed by Muslims.

The cuisine of Baucau is inherited by Portugal and other Southeast Asian Countries. Batar daan, Ikan sabuko, Tapai, Feijoada and Budu are the popular dishes of Baucau natives. Bibinka is a special type of coconut cake especially available in Baucau.

Baucau houses retail outlets and locally produced handicraft’s centres and several modern shopping centres of cloths and electronics.

Connectivity to Baucau:

Baucau has good connectivity with its nearby regions and other major cities of the country. The prime cities like Dili, Los Palos and Viqueque buses are depart at Kota Baru. Most of the buses leave at early morning. Cakung Airport is the nearest Airport to Baucau located at a distance of 6 km from Baucau City centre. One can hire car at Rentlo and Thrifty in Dili to reach tourist destinations.

Visitor Magnetisms in Baucau:

Coconut Beach:

Coconut Beach also called as Watabo’o is one of the prime attractions of Baucau. It attracts tourists from all over the country for its scenic beauty. It is considered as a best weekend picnic spot in Baucau.

Cakung Airport:

Cakung Airport has a longest landing strip in the country. It is situated 6 km away from Baucau City. The airport is well constructed and maintained and acts as a major landmark of Baucau.

Pousada:

Pousada is the large swimming pool owned by the Pousada de Baucau. It is one of the favorite spots of water sports lovers.

Mount Matebian:

Mount Matebian is a sacred place of the natives of Baucau and is located at a height of 2,315 meters. It is also a must see place in Baucau.

Other tourist attractions near Baucau include:

Atauro Island
Cool Hills

Best time to visit Baucau:

Between May and December is the best time to visit Baucau to watch beautiful beaches, historical buildings and archeological sites.

Accommodation Options near Baucau:

Baucau is one of the top tourist centres in East Timor. Due to the presence of top tourist destinations, there are numerous modern hotels established in Baucau region to serve tourists with their high quality hospitality services. The best hotels in Baucau and Dili are: