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🌎  East Timor 🇹🇱

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📍  Jaco Island

✈️  Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL)

🚗  245.8 KM

⏱️  6 hours, 21 minutes

Jaco Island, an uninhabited island off the coast of East Timor, is a pristine paradise renowned for its untouched beaches, clear turquoise waters, and vibrant coral reefs, making it a haven for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. Access to the island usually involves hiring a local boat from Tutuala, and it's advisable to arrange transportation in advance. Due to its remote location and lack of facilities, a guided visit is generally recommended, especially for first-timers. The island is part of Nino Konis Santana National Park, and visitors may need to pay a small entry fee. The dry season (May to September) is the best time to visit, as the seas are calmer. A typical visit lasts a day, with boat trips and snorkeling being the main activities. Costs depend on boat hire and guide fees, but expect to pay around $50-$100 USD. Accessibility is limited and not suitable for those with mobility issues.