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An easier alternative to Wae Rebo, consisting of a few traditional houses.
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a typical traditional market, but it is worth visiting if you have an extra time. Friendly locals, as expected in Flores.
Located in Cancar area, about a 20-min drive west from town along the Flores highway. Look out for an intersection where the highway turns left. Just continue straight through the intersection (leaving the highway) and follow the road for 500m. After a short hike up a hill, you have the view of the valley and the spiderweb rice fields. Definitely worth a visit.
The prehistoric caves where the fossils of Homo florensis were found. The small museum next to the cave has a replica of the skeleton; the original is in Jakarta. The caves themselves are not particularly special, but the surroundings and the road there are very pretty. You may be required to wear local clothes (for a price, of course). You will be shown around by tour guides.
(Danau Rana Mese) 30 km from town, on the main road towards Bajawa. Beautiful lake, with a small waterfall which can be visited (with a guide) around there. It is possible to walk around the lake on a small path (around 45 minutes). The area is very calm with a few fishermen plying their trade. It is also possible to visit a 75m waterfall near one of the surrounding villages, ask the ticket officer of Ranamese Lake for more information.