Cova Lima district, Timor-Leste

Places to visit near Suai

Suai is a town in Cova Lima district, Timor-Leste, home to about 21,539 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 85 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Ave Maria's Grotto (1 km), Lolo Taroman (21 km) and Gereja Santo Theodorus, Weluli (37 km).

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Suai, Timor-Leste
Suai, Cova Lima district, Timor-Leste. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Suai at a glance

Location
Cova Lima district, Timor-Leste
Population
about 21,539
Coordinates
9.3129° S, 125.2565° E
Places within 50 km
108 (5 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

Top places to visit near Suai

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Suai: 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 Suai

180 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Suai. The closest is Foho Sege (13 km); the best-known is Lolo Taroman (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Suai

24 churches within 100 km of Suai. The closest is Ave Maria's Grotto (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Suai

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Suai. The closest is Maliana 1 Irrigation Facility (45 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Suai

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Suai. The closest is Old Oilwell (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Suai

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Suai. The closest is Lago (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Suai

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Suai. The closest is Bandeira Waterfall (60 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Suai

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 99 km on the road.

  1. Start in Suai
  2. 1 km Ave Maria's Grotto · church, Cova Lima
  3. 6 km Old Oilwell · heritage site, Cova Lima
  4. 15 km Foho Sege · viewpoint, Cova Lima
  5. 39 km Gereja Santo Theodorus, Weluli · church, Belu
  6. 17 km Lolo Taroman · viewpoint, Cova Lima
  7. 21 km Back to Suai

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How to reach Suai

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Suai by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints85180Foho Sege (13 km)
    Churches1324Ave Maria's Grotto (1 km)
    Other attractions610Gruta Nossa Senhora de Fatima (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Maliana 1 Irrigation Facility (45 km)
    Forts & heritage14Old Oilwell (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Lago (25 km)
    Waterfalls02Bandeira Waterfall (60 km)
    Caves02Maemina (56 km)
    Museums02Balibo Flag House (56 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Timor (75 km)

    Suai: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Suai?

    Ave Maria's Grotto (church, about 1 km), Lolo Taroman (viewpoint, about 21 km), Gruta Nossa Senhora de Fatima (attraction, about 1 km), Talutu (attraction, about 5 km), Old Oilwell (heritage site, about 6 km), Foho Sege (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 85 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 6 other attractions, 1 lake, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Suai?

    Foho Sege, about 13 km by road; Foho Wekasa (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Suai?

    Ave Maria's Grotto, about 1 km by road; Gereja Santo Gerardus, Nualain (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Suai?

    Maliana 1 Irrigation Facility, about 45 km by road; Danau Tapakora (55 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Suai?

    Start in Suai, visit Ave Maria's Grotto, then Old Oilwell, then Foho Sege, then Gereja Santo Theodorus, Weluli, then Lolo Taroman, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Suai?

    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.

    Towns near Suai

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Suai’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Suai on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.