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The name comes from the island of Flores 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 wealth of flora which was conceived by the island. Therefore, through a fairly in-depth study Orinbao (1969) revealed that the original name of the island of Flores is Nusa Nipa (which means Island of Snakes). From the corner of Anthropology, the term is more useful because it contains a variety of philosophical meaning, 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. Notwithstanding the fact that these mountains save a lot of amazing things, be it mountain craters fire and traditional villages with a variety of crafts woven binding.
Looks rugged mountain range, irregular, and difficult to pass. That first impression when looking at the mainland island of Flores. Notwithstanding the fact that these mountains save a lot of amazing things, be it mountain craters fire and traditional villages with a variety of crafts woven binding.
Flores Island has been known since the time of the Kingdom of Majapahit in the 14th century. Its position is strategic because the trajectory path of sandalwood trade from Timor Island to China and to India. This makes 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 remote areas due to rugged mountain range blocked by irregular. Now part of Flores is more easily achieved in the presence of up and down roads that cut through the mountains and the winding. One of the unique things in this rural area is the traditional beliefs remain deeply rooted in the community inhabitants.
To view the interior of Flores we can start the trip from Labuan Bajo. The small town that was once a fishing settlement has now developed into tourist attractions because it serves as the main gateway to Komodo Island. Various accommodation facilities and restaurants available complete enough in this city.
In addition, Labuan Bajo can also be achieved by using a transport flight from Denpasar. After visiting the islands of Komodo, some tourists, especially tourists from Europe, continue to explore the interior of Flores.
Ruteng is the first destination that can be taken about 4 hours by land travel from Labuan Bajo. The town is dominated by the tribe is located in central Manggarai Manggarai district, at the foot of the mountain with a stretch of rice fields around it.
Not far from Ruteng tourists can visit a traditional village with unique customary house and see the beautiful and natural atmosphere in Lake Ranamese. After staying at a small hotel in Ruteng, on the morning of tourists to climb Mount Poco Ranaka (2140 meters) by using the motor vehicle, while enjoying the spectacular scenery.
Another interesting attraction is the dance show 'Caci', namely the fight between two men in traditional costume; that an armed assailant and a whip as the other using a shield to survive.
The next stopover is Bajawa with the distance 5 hours drive from Ruteng. This cool valve town, located at an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level, surrounded by volcanoes. Bajawa is the center of the region inhabited by tribes Ngada Ngada, one of the most traditional tribes in Flores.
Many traditional villages that can be found here, including the village of Bena. The village is located not far away at this Bajawa still have traditional houses complete with rocks megalitnya. Also interesting handicrafts and unique ikat is 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 to distraction to see the white sand beaches then Riung is the place. Only 2.5 hours drive from Bajawa, tourists can spend the night in a small town on the north coast of Flores. Various activities can be done here such as boating to enjoy the beauty of small islands, watching the bats swarm or snorkeling to see the beauty of coral reefs.
From Riung journey continues towards the town of Ende which took over 4 hours, then to Moni with the distance for 2 hours. Moni village is the gateway to Flores crater three colors that are very famous. To achieve this, you can take the vehicle to near the crater and then forwarded to walk uphill about 1 mile. After that the tourists can see the stunning landscape of the crater Flores.
Browsing 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 back to Bali.
some picture of flores beauty
