Liquiçá

Liquiçá is an East Timor beach city 32 kilometers west of Dili, the national capital. The city has a population of 5,005 people. Traders from Japan, China, India, and Europe profoundly affected the culture and architecture of this ancient trading port area. Visitors can attempt to hatch turtles or learn about the history of this remote town from March to August.

In Liquica, there are numerous places to visit. The former Municipal School, erected before 1910 with stone masonry walls in two volumes, was the district's first school. Hotel Tokodede was most likely constructed between 1930 and 1950 in a posh section of town where colonial officers stayed. Its terrace still provides a lovely view of Liquiçá's coconut-tree-lined sandy beach. The Parish Church of Liquiçá, made famous by the Liquiçá Church Massacre, was erected in 1946. When the church was refurbished in 2016, the clock tower was installed. Off the main route, visit the golden sandy shores of Liquiçá Beach for a real Timor-Leste experience. You'll feel as if you're swimming in the heart of the jungle, with lush green vegetation and trees as a backdrop.

Location: Liquiçá District, Timor-Leste

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