Maubara

Maubara is a coastal town in the Liquiçá District of Timor-Leste, located west of the city of Liquiçá. The majority of the people speak Tocodede. This place is well-known for its coffee beans, which have been one of the country's most important exports since the Portuguese colonization. The Letefoho Cafe, located not far from the Maubara Hostel, is one of the greatest places to enjoy locally brewed coffee.

The Parish Church can be visited when in Maubara. This is a modest rectangular structure in the neoclassical style. Padre Medeiros, the Timor Mission's leader from 1877 to 1897, oversaw the building. Maubara is also well-known for its fort, which was constructed by the Dutch in 1756. The fortress, with its two gates, is unusually well-preserved and still houses the original cannon. The fort's interior was constructed in the second half of the twentieth century. The Customs House (Posto de Alfândega) was built in 1920 on the major road opposite the fort. It is now a cultural center complete with a library and tourist information. The town is a short drive from Betano, which has sweeping black-sand beaches. The majority of guests arrive by motorbike or 4WD vehicle from Maliana or Balibo.

Location: Liquiçá District, Timor-Leste

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