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East Nusa Tenggara
Maumere
A port town on the northeastern coast of Flores is a good place to stop over on the way to Ende
or Larantuka. It is well connected by air with Kupang, Denpasar and Ujung Pandang, and is noted
for its good beaches. The bay of Maumere is considered the best diving spot in Flores , a
paradise for divers, underwater photographers, and anyone interested in marine biology.
Ledalero museum on the outskirts of Maumere has an interesting collection of the ethnological
objects from region. Visitors are welcome but advance arrangementss should be made. Ledalero
is also home to a major Catholic Seminary where many Florinese are trained.
Other places of interest:
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