All Places in Timor-Leste

No one is quite sure of the origins of these idyllic natural hot springs at an abandoned mountain resort.

These sacred totem houses connect the Fatakulu people with the spirits of their ancestors.

This crocodile-infested Timor-Leste reservoir is also home to a spectacular half-sunken forest.

A surprisingly large and sturdy ruin on the outskirts of a remote village.

These underground shelters dug by the Japanese during World War II later helped Timor-Leste achieve its independence.

Ancient images hide within the park's caves.

A haunting place that is now home to thousands of birds.

The remains of a former colonial fort on a stretch of beach that is occasionally visited by crocodiles.

This giant Christ statue was a failed attempt by Indonesia to dissuade East Timor from demanding independence.

A colonial-era fort with panoramic views across the border of Timor-Leste, now home to a hotel.