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Jaco Island is one of the most famous islands in East Timor. It intrigues visitors with its untouched natural landscapes, seemingly untouched by human hands. Stepping foot here offers moments of relaxation. If you want to escape the dust and noise of the city, come here on your trip. Let's find out more about Jaco Island through the article below!
About Jaco Island
Jaco Island is a small land area surrounded by tropical forests. The total area of the island is about 11 km2. Many people liken this island to a precious gem of East Timor. Here, there are long beaches that seem endless. Along with that are smooth white sand beaches, with water so clear it is almost jade in color. You can almost see the underwater rocks on the seabed.
This is truly an ideal place for you to swim and sunbathe. There is nothing better than swimming in the sea while admiring the beautiful scenery. Being surrounded by forests, the flora and fauna system on the island is also very rich. About 15 to 20 meters from the coast are colorful coral reefs.
Jaco Island with its enchanting beauty (Source: Collection)
Experience diving underwater, you will have the opportunity to see strange fish species. Especially the turtles swimming happily. Since 2007, this place has become part of the Nino Konis Santana National Park. If you want to experience a new feeling, take the time to come here on your East Timor trip.
Best time to visit Jaco Island
For a complete trip to Jaco Island, you need to follow the weather forecast. This will bring you experiences beyond expectations. You should avoid going to Jaco Island from December to April. Because that is the time East Timor is entering the rainy season.
To have the best experiences, visit Jaco Island when the weather is nice! (Source: Collection)
The dry season in East Timor starts from May to November. During this period, the weather is quite stable and there is no rain. This condition is ideal for you to enjoy the island and swim. In particular, May and June are when the hot sun begins to spread across the island. Therefore, this is the ideal time for you to visit Jaco Island.
Jaco Island - An ideal paradise for adventurers
Although there are no inhabitants on Jaco Island, tourism activities still take place. This island still welcomes visitors to experience. The natural scenery here is still pristine, surely visitors will have extremely relaxing moments.
This uninhabited island will bring you extremely relaxing moments (Source: Collection)
Because there are no residents, there are no accommodation facilities on the island. Therefore, it can be said that there are no basic amenities on the island. So, you need to prepare yourself with basic, necessary items when coming here. This will make your trip more enjoyable and convenient.
Other tourist destinations in East Timor besides Jaco Island
Like other countries, East Timor also has many interesting destinations. You can research and arrange to include in your itinerary. Here are some interesting destinations in this country that Mytour recommends for you.
1. Cristo Rei Statue
Cristo Rei de Dili is one of the tallest statues of Christ in the world. The statue stands at a height of 27 meters. Mochamad Syailillah, a Muslim, is the designer of this famous statue. Therefore, he had to read books and study quite carefully to create the statue of Christ.
This statue is a gift from the Indonesian Government to the people here. The gifting took place in 1996. To reach the statue of Christ, visitors will have to climb more than 500 steps. From that position, you will have the opportunity to admire the capital Dili from above. Along with that are the pristine beaches of East Timor.
The statue of Christ standing in the sky looks extremely majestic and majestic (Source: Collection)
Besides Jaco Island, this is a very famous tourist destination. Most visitors to East Timor will set foot here. Local people also often come to this area for exercise and organize picnics. It would be a pity if you have been to East Timor but missed this destination.
2. Akrema Beach
Besides Jaco Island, Akrema Beach is also well known. You can add this destination to your East Timor travel itinerary. This place is about 30 km from the center of the capital Dili. This beach possesses a pristine beauty that touches people's hearts. You can come here to swim, take photos, or just take a leisurely walk, all very interesting.
Akrema Beach is crystal clear, you can see the bottom (Source: Collection)
Many tourists come here and experience activities such as swimming, diving, and surfing. This new and attractive destination will make your journey more interesting. This beach is one of the most popular destinations for tourists visiting East Timor.
3. Mount Ramelau
Mount Ramelau is famous as the highest mountain in East Timor. If you don't explore the pristine Jaco Island, you can try to conquer this mountain. Ramelau is considered a symbol of the unique culture and religion of East Timor. The mountain is located right in the center of the country and is surrounded by other hills.
On the mountain is the statue of the Virgin Mary. The pilgrimage to the top of the mountain, to the Virgin Mary, is also worth experiencing. Surely, your conquest journey will be more meaningful. To have a convenient mountain climbing trip, don't forget to check the weather forecast beforehand!
Tourism in East Timor is currently attracting a lot of attention. In this country, there are also many interesting and prominent destinations. If you have the opportunity to come here, don't miss the beautiful Jaco Island! To book a tour to East Timor, contact Mytour via hotline Mytour right away.
