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Things to see in Atambua (Indonesia): 18 places and when to go
Atambua is a town in Indonesia, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly Temples (9), Nature (8), Mountains (8). The best known are Foho Bairenes, Nuaf Railuli and Cathedral of St. Mary Immaculate. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In December there are 12 h 32 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Indonesia · -9.0996, 124.8965
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (9) · Nature (8) · Mountains (8) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- LOP Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah), 949 km as the crow flies
What to see in Atambua
The places in and around Atambua, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Foho BairenesMountain in Indonesia9.1 km
- Nuaf RailuliMountain in Indonesia9.7 km
- Cathedral of St. Mary ImmaculateTemples3 m
- Taruik BauwenulunHill in Indonesia13 km
- Taruik FakuamoHill in Indonesia14 km
- Taruik FonakuHill in Indonesia15 km
- Taruik LakaoanHill in Indonesia9.1 km
- Taruik OesegaHill in Indonesia14 km
- Taruik RailutiHill in Indonesia12 km
- Gereja Santa Maria Bunda Penebus, FatuketiTemples10 km
- Gereja Santo Agustinus, FatubenaoTemples1.0 km
- Gereja Santo Antonius Padua, NelaTemples8.8 km
- Gereja Santo Paulus, WedomuTemples10 km
- Gereja Santo Petrus, TukunenoTemples3.2 km
- Gereja Santo Yohanes Pemandi, HaliwenTemples4.5 km
- Gereja Stella Maris, AtapupuTemples12 km
- Gereja Tritunggal Mahakudus, SadiTemples6.3 km
- Fohorai MuseumMuseum3.9 km
When to go to Atambua
The best time to visit Atambua is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible12:29
- FebPossible12:17
- MarPossible12:04
- AprBest time11:48
- MayBest time11:35
- JunBest time11:28
- JulBest time11:31
- AugBest time11:42
- SepBest time11:57
- OctPossible12:12
- NovPossible12:25
- DecPossible12:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 32 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 28. In April, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Atambua
The nearest main airport is Lombok International Airport (LOP, Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah)), 949 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Tahon13 places30 km
- Noetoko6 places87 km
- Dili10 places95 km
- Bukapiting10 places104 km
- Kabupaten Alor11 places106 km
- Helangdohi7 places120 km
And all of Indonesia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Atambua?
The best known: Foho Bairenes, Nuaf Railuli, Cathedral of St. Mary Immaculate, Taruik Bauwenulun, Taruik Fakuamo. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Atambua?
April to September; also possible: October to March. In December there are 12 h 32 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 28.
How do you get to Atambua?
The nearest main airport is Lombok International Airport (LOP), 949 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Atambua as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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