Nino Konis Santana National Park

The national park includes the eastern tip of Timor-Leste with forested mountain ranges, Lake Ira Lalaro, Jaco Island, and extensive coral reef systems.

Established in 2007 as Timor-Leste's first national park, the area contains limestone caves with rock paintings dating back approximately 2,500 years.

The protected area encompasses 200 identified cultural sites of the Fataluku people, including ancient settlements, burial grounds, and traditional ritual locations.

Visitors can access diving spots in the Coral Triangle, observe over 200 bird species, and explore hiking trails through tropical lowland forests.

The park's marine section protects five sea turtle species and houses coral reefs within the Coral Triangle, containing the highest diversity of reef fish globally.

Inception: July 27, 2007

GPS coordinates: -8.44519,127.22167

Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:02