Top Attractions in Atauro

Atauro Essentials

Atauro Island, located north of Dili, features a diverse landscape ranging from the 995-meter volcanic peak of Mount Manucoco to sacred limestone caves. This collection highlights the island’s cultural heritage through women-led craft cooperatives like Bonecas de Atauro and NGO-supported handicraft shops. Natural landmarks include geothermal hot springs, coastal viewpoints, and the rugged hiking trail connecting eastern settlements to the remote village of Adara.

Viewpoint Manucoco

High-altitude vantage point on Mount Manucoco providing views of the Ombai Strait and the island's rugged coastline.

cave of the dead

Historical limestone cave system traditionally used as a burial site and a place of refuge.

Cave of our Lady Mary

A religious grotto and pilgrimage site housing a statue of the Virgin Mary, set within a natural rock formation.

Hotspring

Natural geothermal springs located near the coastline, indicating the island's volcanic geological history.

Walk path to Adara

A cross-island hiking trail passing through eucalyptus forests and mountain ridges to reach the western village of Adara.

Bonecas de Atauro

A women’s social enterprise and workshop producing distinctive handmade dolls and embroidered textiles.

bone caves

Limestone caverns containing historical human remains and archaeological evidence of early island inhabitants.

Clear summit

High-elevation lookout point near the island's central peak, offering clear panoramas of the Timor and Banda Seas.

Di’ak handicraft shop (NGO)

An NGO-run shop featuring traditional Atauro jewelry, wood carvings, and coconut-shell crafts made by local artisans.

Pulau Atauro

The island's highest volcanic peak, rising to 995 meters, covered in semi-deciduous forest and offering significant biodiversity.