Flores name comes from the Portuguese "Cabo de Flores," which means "Cape of Flowers". This name was later officially used since 1636 by the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies Hendrik Brouwer. Flores Names who have lived nearly four centuries was in fact not reflect the richness of Flora who was conceived by the island. Therefore, through a study in depth enough Orinbao (1969) revealed that the original name of the island of Flores is the Nusa Nipa (which means Island of Snakes). From the corner of Anthropology, the term is more useful because it contains many meanings of philosophical, cultural and community rituals Flores.
Looks rugged mountain range, irregular, and difficult to pass. That first impression when looking at the mainland island of Flores. Yet in reality these mountains save a lot of wonderful things, whether the fire mountain craters and traditional villages with a variety of crafts woven binding.
Flores has been known since the days of the Majapahit Empire in the 14th century. A strategic position because the trajectory path of sandalwood trade from Timor Island to China and to India. This made the kingdom of Gowa, Kingdom of Ternate, the Portuguese and Dutch fought for control of the island is 375 km in length.
These newcomers, trying to instill its influence in the coastal region, but few can touch the hinterland because of the steep mountain range does not irregular. Now part of Flores was more easily achieved with the road which divides the rise and fall of mountains and meandering. One of the unique things in this rural area is the traditional beliefs remain deeply rooted in the community dwellers.
To view the interior of Flores we can start the trip from Labuan Bajo. The small town that used to be fishermen settlement is now developed into a tourist spot because the function as the main gateway to the island of Komodo. Various accommodation facilities and restaurants available complete enough in this city.
In addition, Labuan Bajo can also be achieved using transport flights from Denpasar. After visiting the islands of Komodo, some tourists, especially tourists from Europe, continue to explore the interior of the activities of Flores.
Ruteng is the first destination area that can be taken approximately four hours by land travel from Labuan Bajo. The town is dominated by the tribe is located in central Manggarai Manggarai region, at the foot of the mountain with a stretch of rice fields around it.
Not far from Ruteng tourists can visit traditional villages with a unique indigenous house and saw the beautiful and natural atmosphere in Lake Ranamese. After a night at a small hotel in Ruteng, on the morning the tourists can climb Mount Poco Ranaka (2140 meters) using a motor vehicle, while enjoying the spectacular scenery.
Another interesting attraction is the dance show 'trash', ie the fight between two men in traditional costumes; that an armed assailant and a whip as the other using a shield to survive.
The next stopover is Bajawa with the distance five hours drive from Ruteng. Valve this cool city, located at an altitude of 1100 meters above sea level, surrounded by the mountains of fire. Bajawa is the center of the region inhabited by tribes Ngada Ngada, one of the most traditional tribes in Flores.
Many traditional villages can be found here include Bena village. Village located not far in Bajawa still has traditional houses complete with rocks megalitnya. Besides weaving handicrafts attractive and unique are also available in Bena. Many European tourists who visit this place so that the accommodation and restaurant facilities available in Bajawa good enough.
If you want a break to see the white sand beach is the place Riung. Only 2.5 hours drive from Bajawa, tourists can stay overnight in a small town on the north coast of Flores is. Various activities could be done here like boating to enjoy the beauty of small islands, watching her flock of bats or snorkeling to see the beauty of coral reefs.
From Riung journey was continued toward the town of Ende which took over four hours, then to Moni with mileage over two hours. Moni Village is the gateway to the three colored crater Kelimutu very famous. To achieve this, you can ride the vehicle to near the crater and then forwarded to walk uphill about 1 mile. After that, tourists can view the stunning landscape of craters Kelimutu.
Crawl on the island of Flores It ended in the largest city on the island These are Maumere that can be achieved approximately 4 hours of Moni. In this city, tourists can come into contact again with the modern world, before finally flying home to the Balinese.
Looks rugged mountain range, irregular, and difficult to pass. That first impression when looking at the mainland island of Flores. Yet in reality these mountains save a lot of wonderful things, whether the fire mountain craters and traditional villages with a variety of crafts woven binding.
Flores has been known since the days of the Majapahit Empire in the 14th century. A strategic position because the trajectory path of sandalwood trade from Timor Island to China and to India. This made the kingdom of Gowa, Kingdom of Ternate, the Portuguese and Dutch fought for control of the island is 375 km in length.
These newcomers, trying to instill its influence in the coastal region, but few can touch the hinterland because of the steep mountain range does not irregular. Now part of Flores was more easily achieved with the road which divides the rise and fall of mountains and meandering. One of the unique things in this rural area is the traditional beliefs remain deeply rooted in the community dwellers.
To view the interior of Flores we can start the trip from Labuan Bajo. The small town that used to be fishermen settlement is now developed into a tourist spot because the function as the main gateway to the island of Komodo. Various accommodation facilities and restaurants available complete enough in this city.
In addition, Labuan Bajo can also be achieved using transport flights from Denpasar. After visiting the islands of Komodo, some tourists, especially tourists from Europe, continue to explore the interior of the activities of Flores.
Ruteng is the first destination area that can be taken approximately four hours by land travel from Labuan Bajo. The town is dominated by the tribe is located in central Manggarai Manggarai region, at the foot of the mountain with a stretch of rice fields around it.
Not far from Ruteng tourists can visit traditional villages with a unique indigenous house and saw the beautiful and natural atmosphere in Lake Ranamese. After a night at a small hotel in Ruteng, on the morning the tourists can climb Mount Poco Ranaka (2140 meters) using a motor vehicle, while enjoying the spectacular scenery.
Another interesting attraction is the dance show 'trash', ie the fight between two men in traditional costumes; that an armed assailant and a whip as the other using a shield to survive.
The next stopover is Bajawa with the distance five hours drive from Ruteng. Valve this cool city, located at an altitude of 1100 meters above sea level, surrounded by the mountains of fire. Bajawa is the center of the region inhabited by tribes Ngada Ngada, one of the most traditional tribes in Flores.
Many traditional villages can be found here include Bena village. Village located not far in Bajawa still has traditional houses complete with rocks megalitnya. Besides weaving handicrafts attractive and unique are also available in Bena. Many European tourists who visit this place so that the accommodation and restaurant facilities available in Bajawa good enough.
If you want a break to see the white sand beach is the place Riung. Only 2.5 hours drive from Bajawa, tourists can stay overnight in a small town on the north coast of Flores is. Various activities could be done here like boating to enjoy the beauty of small islands, watching her flock of bats or snorkeling to see the beauty of coral reefs.
From Riung journey was continued toward the town of Ende which took over four hours, then to Moni with mileage over two hours. Moni Village is the gateway to the three colored crater Kelimutu very famous. To achieve this, you can ride the vehicle to near the crater and then forwarded to walk uphill about 1 mile. After that, tourists can view the stunning landscape of craters Kelimutu.
Crawl on the island of Flores It ended in the largest city on the island These are Maumere that can be achieved approximately 4 hours of Moni. In this city, tourists can come into contact again with the modern world, before finally flying home to the Balinese.
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