Kelimutu
About
In Flores, Kelimutu is a volcano on the island of Flores in Indonesia, reached from the town of Woloara in the Kelimutu district of Ende, Nusa Tenggara Oriental. The crater site sits within the Ende regency, where the surrounding highlands and the road from Ende lead up towards the summit.
Kelimutu is known for its three crater lakes, which sit side by side at the top of the volcano and draw visitors from across Flores and beyond. The site has earned a 4.6 out of 5 average from 517 reviews, placing it among the most visited natural landmarks on the island. Nearby places such as Labuan Bajo, Maumere, Ende, Ruteng, Bajawa, Riung and Monster Island give travellers a sense of how the volcano fits into a wider Flores itinerary.
Opening hours run from early morning until late afternoon, so the crater lakes can be reached before the clouds roll in. Photographs of the summit and the lakes accompany the listing, letting first-time visitors picture the walk ahead.
Flores rewards those who plan around the seasons, since the northwest monsoon brings rain while the southeast monsoon delivers drier weather. Rice anchors most meals in Indonesia, served alongside dishes such as nasi goreng, satay and rendang, so hungry walkers will find familiar food in the towns below. Bahasa Indonesia is the national language, though hundreds of regional languages are spoken across the archipelago, and a few words of greeting go a long way with local guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelimutu known for?
Kelimutu is a local business on Flores, the island where Indonesia's seasons follow the northwest monsoon, which brings rain, and the southeast monsoon, which brings drier weather. Rice is the staple across Indonesia, eaten with dishes such as nasi goreng, satay and rendang.
What should first-time visitors expect at Kelimutu?
First-time visitors to Kelimutu arrive at a local business on Flores, an island in Indonesia where Bahasa Indonesia is the national language and hundreds of regional languages such as Javanese and Sundanese are also spoken. The setting is Woloara, Kelimutu, Ende, Nusa Tenggara Oriental, Indonesia.
Where is Kelimutu located on Flores?
Kelimutu sits at Woloara, Kelimutu, Ende, Nusa Tenggara Oriental, Indonesia, on the island of Flores. Flores itself belongs to Indonesia, an archipelago of more than seventeen thousand islands straddling the equator.
How do visitors rate Kelimutu?
Kelimutu holds a rating of 4.6/5 from 517 reviews, reflecting steady visitor feedback for this local business on Flores. The venue is based at Woloara, Kelimutu, Ende, Nusa Tenggara Oriental, Indonesia.
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