Oecusse

Oecusse is an exclave, municipality, and East Timor's sole Special Administrative Region (SAR). Except for the north, where the exclave confronts the Savu Sea, West Timor surrounds Oecusse on all sides. Pante Macassar is connected by main highways to Sacato, 15 kilometers to the east, and Bobometo, 15 kilometers to the southeast, both of which are on the East Timor-Indonesia border and are official border crossings into Indonesia.

Oecusse is set on a ridge at roughly 1400m among steep mountains, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. It's a historic hill town that provides a welcome respite from the heat and humidity of the seaside. Guided hikes to traditional Mambae communities may be arranged, and it is a good place to learn more about coffee cultivation. A stroll along Oecussei's Waterfront transports you back to the Portuguese era when people passed the time by playing cards in the cool shade of the banyan trees. Photographers can catch locals taking an afternoon promenade against the backdrop of crumbling and fading Portuguese structures on the esplanade. All throughout the place are exquisite modern restaurants and businesses. Furthermore, the quaint medina quarter's tea houses and colorful markets preserve a sense of old Timor-Leste.

Location: Pante Macassar, Timor-Leste

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