Lautem

Lautem is a municipality in Timor-Leste, located in the country's east. It has a population of 64,135 people and an area of 1,813 square kilometers. Lospalos, its capital, is located 248 kilometers east of Dili, the national capital. This old fishing community has managed to keep its particular charm and ecology despite its restricted access. It takes 25 minutes to fly from Salvador airport to Lautem via air taxi.

The Lautem Cathedral is a source of pride and spiritual instruction for Timorese. The cathedral, which was built by the Indonesian government in 1984, is the largest Catholic cathedral in the country and the second largest in South East Asia. When it comes to history, Timor-Leste has been through a lot to get to where they are now, and they have meticulously chronicled it in the Archives & Museum of East Timorese Resistance, which is a must-see when in Lautem. Make a left down the steps after leaving the statue to reach the Dolok Oan beach. The beach is a lovely white sand beach where you can swim in peace and serenity. Many of East Timor's endemic birds can be found here. There are cave drawings near the city of Lautém. Throughout the region, there are numerous stone sarcophagi and animistic temples.

Location: Lospalos, Timor-Leste

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