Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Places to visit near Kelapalima

Kelapalima is a town in Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 50 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 parks. The must-see places are Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru (1 km), Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa (4 km) and Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten (4 km).

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Kelapalima at a glance

Location
Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Coordinates
10.1499° S, 123.6194° E
Places within 50 km
84 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks
Nearest city
Amed, 1122 km

Top places to visit near Kelapalima

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kelapalima: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kelapalima

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kelapalima. The closest is Tunua Mollo Utara (3 km); the best-known is Sulamu (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Kelapalima

57 churches within 100 km of Kelapalima. The closest is GMIT Jemaat Galed Kelapa Lima (1 km); the best-known is Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kelapalima

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kelapalima. The closest is Embung Fatukiu (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Kelapalima

6 parks within 100 km of Kelapalima. The closest is Taman Tagepe (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Kelapalima

3 museums within 100 km of Kelapalima. The closest is UPT Museum Daerah NTT (1 km); the best-known is Museum Daerah Nusa Tenggara Timur (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kelapalima

3 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kelapalima. The closest is Semau Island (31 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Semau Island · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Pulau Menipo · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Nusa Manupui · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~66 km

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A one-day trip from Kelapalima

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kelapalima
  2. 5 km Gereja Katedral Kristus Raja Kupang · church, Kupang
  3. 3 km Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten · church, Kupang
  4. 3 km Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa · church, Kupang
  5. 4 km Gereja Santo Fransiskus dari Assisi, Kolhua · church, Kupang
  6. 6 km Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru · church, Kupang
  7. 1 km Back to Kelapalima

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How to reach Kelapalima

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Within 15 km of Kelapalima

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Places near Kelapalima by type
TypePlacesNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints77Tunua Mollo Utara (3 km)
Churches57GMIT Jemaat Galed Kelapa Lima (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs10Embung Fatukiu (16 km)
Parks6Taman Tagepe (1 km)
Museums3UPT Museum Daerah NTT (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves3Semau Island (31 km)
Mosques & dargahs3Masjid Al Muttaqin (1 km)
Forts & heritage3Patung Kirab (2 km)
Waterfalls2Waterfall OENESU (5 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens2Perempatan Jalan Menuju Kantor Walikota (1 km)
Beaches & coast2Kupang Bay Beach (Pantai Teluk Kupang) (1 km)
Temples1Mitra Jaya Abadi Mandiri (1 km)

Kelapalima: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Kelapalima?

Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru (church, about 1 km), Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa (church, about 4 km), Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten (church, about 4 km), Gereja Katedral Kristus Raja Kupang (church, about 5 km), Gereja Santo Fransiskus dari Assisi, Kolhua (church, about 7 km), Museum Daerah Nusa Tenggara Timur (museum, about 1 km).

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

84 places on Spotwander: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 50 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 parks, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kelapalima?

Tunua Mollo Utara, about 3 km by road; Sulamu (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Kelapalima?

GMIT Jemaat Galed Kelapa Lima, about 1 km by road; GMMI Jemaat Kota Kupang (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Kelapalima?

Embung Fatukiu, about 16 km by road; Cekdam Kauan Dua (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kelapalima?

Start in Kelapalima, visit Gereja Katedral Kristus Raja Kupang, then Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten, then Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa, then Gereja Santo Fransiskus dari Assisi, Kolhua, then Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Kelapalima?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

How far is Kelapalima from Amed?

About 1122 km by road (898 km in a straight line).

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