Mesmerizing Liquica, coastal city in East Timor

The municipality of Liquica, located on the country's northern coast, offers a treasure trove of land and aquatic attractions. This area, like the rest of Timor Leste's waters, is part of the Coral Triangle, an immensely complex aquatic ecosystem with coral reefs, countless fish species, and other sorts of marine life. Divers can enjoy a spectacular underwater habitat in the seas around Liquica Island. On dry ground, the ruins of Aipelo, a 19th-century Portuguese colonial prison, can be viewed.

In the town of Maubara, there is also a Dutch fort dating from the 17th century. Another landmark worth visiting is the former Liquica Administrator's house in the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. The former residence of the Liquica Administrator was built in the neoclassical style before 1910.

In front, there is a magnificent staircase, and beyond it is a spacious garden with a pool. During the Indonesian occupation, it served as the residence of the Indonesian administrator. Opposite the home, a small park with numerous pavilions was planned.