Rote Ndao district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Places to visit near Baa

Baa is a town in Rote Ndao district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit — 46 churches, 32 rivers, islands & mangroves, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Gereja Santo Kristoforus, Ba'a (1 km), Rote Island (11 km) and Nembrala (38 km).

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Baa at a glance

Location
Rote Ndao district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Coordinates
10.7263° S, 123.0492° E
Places within 50 km
142 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches
Nearest city
Nusa Penida, 1065 km

Top places to visit near Baa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Baa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Baa

75 churches within 100 km of Baa. The closest is GPdI Bethesda Baa (1 km); the best-known is Gereja Santo Kristoforus, Ba'a (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Baa

57 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Baa. The closest is Pulau Hauana (8 km); the best-known is Rote Island (11 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Rote Island · river spot · Rote Ndao · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Nusa Manuk · river spot · Rote Ndao · ~28 km
  • Pulau Hauana · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~8 km
  • Pulau Ndao · river spot · Rote Ndao · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Pulau Batu Hun · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~11 km
  • Nusa Kodi · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~12 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Baa

51 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Baa. The closest is Dano Manubulu (8 km); the best-known is Lake Undun (52 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Baa

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Baa. The closest is Mercusuar Kota Baa (1 km); the best-known is Nembrala (38 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baa

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baa. The closest is Kantor Berita Lokal Rote Ndao ( ROTEONLINE.com ) (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Baa

5 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Baa. The closest is Masjid Al Ikhwan (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Baa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 143 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baa
  2. 1 km Gereja Santo Kristoforus, Ba'a · church, Rote Ndao
  3. 38 km Nembrala · beach, Rote Ndao
  4. 23 km Nusa Manuk · river spot, Rote Ndao
  5. 52 km Gereja Santo Petrus, Olafuliha'a · church, Rote Ndao
  6. 18 km Rote Island · island, Rote Ndao
  7. 11 km Back to Baa

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Within 15 km of Baa

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Places near Baa by type
TypePlacesNearest
Churches75GPdI Bethesda Baa (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves57Pulau Hauana (8 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs51Dano Manubulu (8 km)
Beaches & coast20Mercusuar Kota Baa (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints14Kantor Berita Lokal Rote Ndao ( ROTEONLINE.com ) (3 km)
Mosques & dargahs5Masjid Al Ikhwan (1 km)
Other attractions5Telkomsel (2 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens3Kolam Air Tanggaloi (2 km)
Museums1Istana Raja Rote (1 km)
Parks1Pantai Boa (41 km)

Baa: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Baa?

Gereja Santo Kristoforus, Ba'a (church, about 1 km), Rote Island (island, about 11 km), Nembrala (beach, about 38 km), GPdI Bethesda Baa (church, about 1 km), Masjid Al Ikhwan (mosque, about 1 km), Istana Raja Rote (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Baa?

142 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 32 rivers, islands & mangroves, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 beaches & coast, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Baa?

GPdI Bethesda Baa, about 1 km by road; Gereja Santo Kristoforus, Ba'a (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Baa?

Pulau Hauana, about 8 km by road; Rote Island (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Baa?

Dano Manubulu, about 8 km by road; Dano Kapalangge (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Baa?

Start in Baa, visit Gereja Santo Kristoforus, Ba'a, then Nembrala, then Nusa Manuk, then Gereja Santo Petrus, Olafuliha'a, then Rote Island, and drive back — about 143 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Baa?

September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

How far is Baa from Nusa Penida?

About 1065 km by road (852 km in a straight line).

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