Dili

Dili is one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Timor-Leste. It is located on the island of Timor's northern coast, on a tiny strip of flat land surrounded by mountains. It has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Since its designation as the capital of Portuguese Timor in 1769, the city has served as the economic core and main port of what is now East Timor.

Dili is East Timor's capital and largest city, with new restaurants, textile stores, produce markets, and seafood booths nestled among thatch-roofed dwellings. During migration season, you can savor freshly cooked fish on Dili's beaches, drink a coconut, and watch whales swim along the coastline. Dili scuba diving is said to be excellent all year and is home to a variety of corals, blue moray eels, trevally, scorpion fish, reef sharks, and other marine life. The majority of directions in Dili are based on Cristo Rei, a 27-meter-tall monument of Jesus Christ that overlooks the city. Cristo Rei is the world's second-largest statue of Jesus Christ. The effort required to trek up to Cristo Rei while in Dili is well worth the panoramic views of the city and the sea.

Location: Dili,Timor-Leste

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