🌋 Kelimutu, Flores – Three Enchanted Crater Lakes

🌋 Kelimutu, Flores – Three Enchanted Crater Lakes

📍 Why Visit
Kelimutu is a sacred volcano on Flores Island known for three crater lakes that periodically change color—ranging from blue to green, red, or turquoise—making it a mesmerizing natural wonder.

⚡ What to See & Do
Wake up early (4–5 AM) to hike to the viewpoint above the lakes, where sunrise reveals vivid hues shifting with sunlight and atmospheric gases.
Visit sacred lakes named “Lake of the Old People,” “Lake of Young Men and Maidens,” and the mysterious “Bewitched Lake.”

⏱ When & Where
Based in the mountain village of Moni for easy access. Drive ~45 min to the trailhead, followed by a short hike to the Eastern Crater summit.

🧭 Travel Tips
Best visited in the early morning for clear views and fewer crowds. Wear layers—it can be chilly—and bring a flashlight for the pre-dawn walk. Combine your visit with trips to nearby traditional villages or waterfalls to complete your Flores experience.

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Post by Fabio Nodari | Sep 1, 2025