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Waikabubak

Place in Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Photo: Wybe, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Waikabubak is a small town on the island of Sumba in the Nusa Tenggara region of Indonesia.

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Getting around

You can always flag a bemo or an ojek to go around, although most part is walkable.

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UnderstandThis small town is the second base of western Sumba after Tambolaka. It and the surrounding area is known as Wanukaka, and there is a population of about 10,000.

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Get aroundYou can always flag a bemo or an ojek to go around, although most part is walkable.

SeeThere are 14 villages around Waikabubak (only about four can be visited by foot), some of them have special characteristics (e.g. biggest tomb, tallest tomb, most beautifully carved tomb, etc.)

DoIf you receive an invitation to attend a wedding, birth, or funeral, never miss it. Those are the best way to learn about the culture.g. avoid taking excessive photos during sensitive time).

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Waikabubak" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: Wybe, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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