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Explore 43 protected areas in Timor-Leste, rated across 10 categories

An aquatic natural reserve off Atauro Island's Vila Maumeta, protecting coral reef within the Coral Triangle. Atauro's reefs hold some of the world's highest reef-fish diversity.

Ataúro

An aquatic natural reserve protecting coastal and marine habitat at Batugadé, Balibo, on the northwest coast of Bobonaro municipality near the Indonesian border.

Batugadé

A broad, shallow saline lagoon and mudflat fringed by mangroves and dry forest on the northwest coast in Bobonaro municipality. An Important Bird Area supporting several threatened bird species.

Be Malae

A wetland and forest protected area around the Irabere River system in Uatucarbau, Viqueque municipality, safeguarding riparian habitat in south-eastern Timor-Leste.

Be Matan Irabere

A coastal mangrove protected area at Citrana in the Oecusse exclave, conserving mangrove and estuarine habitat on the north coast.

Citrana Mangrove

A large tract of low-lying forest, freshwater swamp and grassland bordering the south coast in Manufahi municipality. An Important Bird Area, it is one of the most significant lowland habitats in sout

Clere River

A coastal protected landscape on the Cristo Rei headland east of Dili, combining Eucalyptus savanna woodland, beaches and dry forest with recreational and cultural value.

Cristo Rei

A forest protected area in the Oecusse exclave (Pante Macassar), conserving tropical dry forest and watershed in the special administrative region.

Cutete

A protected natural area in Nitibe, Oecusse exclave, safeguarding native woodland and habitat in the Oecusse special administrative region.

Ek Oni

A coastal mangrove protected area at Hera near Dili, protecting mangrove forest and estuarine habitat on the north coast of Timor-Leste.

Hera Mangrove

Timor-Leste's second national park, in the central highlands spanning Manufahi and Ainaro municipalities. It protects montane forest and the cave site where resistance leader Xanana Gusmão was intervi

Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão

A protected forest area in Bobonaro municipality conserving native woodland and habitat in western Timor-Leste.

Korluli

A protected mountain lake and wetland in Leolima, Ainaro municipality, conserving freshwater habitat in the central highlands.

Lake Bikan Tidi

A protected lake and wetland on the Lautém–Viqueque border, conserving freshwater habitat and surrounding forest important for waterbirds.

Lake Maurei

A tract of mountainous tropical dry forest (Mount Mak Fahik and Mount Sarim) in Manatuto municipality about 65 km southeast of Dili. An Important Bird Area at elevations of 400–1,000 m.

Makfahik

A coastal lagoon, mudflat and mangrove protected area on the northern coast of Liquiçá municipality, about 37 km west of Dili. An Important Bird Area and one of the country designated marine/coastal r

Maubara

A coastal mangrove protected area at Metinaro, east of Dili, conserving mangrove and intertidal habitat important for fisheries and shorebirds.

Metinaro Mangrove

A protected mountain and forest area in Lacluta, Viqueque municipality, conserving dry forest habitat and important catchment areas.

Mount Aitana

A mountain forest protected area spanning Manatuto and Viqueque municipalities, protecting tropical forest and habitat for endemic Timor wildlife.

Mount Bibileo

A protected mountain forest in Viqueque municipality conserving native woodland and watershed for surrounding communities.

Mount Builo

A mountain forest protected area in Uatucarbau, Viqueque municipality, safeguarding tropical forest and biodiversity in eastern Timor-Leste.

Mount Buraboo

A 345 km² forested area on ultrabasic rocks in Manatuto municipality, about 42 km southeast of Dili. It is an Important Bird Area supporting numerous endemic and threatened bird species.

Mount Diatuto

A 1,369 m mountain about 26 km southwest of Dili in Liquiçá municipality, surrounded by forest and designated an Important Bird Area for its montane bird communities.

Mount Fatumasin

A forested mountain area in Maubara, Liquiçá municipality, protecting tropical forest habitat on the northern coast of Timor-Leste.

Mount Guguleur

A protected mountain forest in Laclo, Manatuto municipality, conserving native woodland and watershed in north-central Timor-Leste.

Mount Kuri

A mountain forest protected area (also recorded as Sabi) in Lolotoe, Bobonaro municipality, protecting montane forest in the southwestern highlands.

Mount Lakus

A forested mountain area spanning Viqueque and Baucau municipalities, protecting montane and tropical dry forest habitat in central-eastern Timor-Leste.

Mount Laretame

A large mountain forest area straddling Lautém and Baucau municipalities, protecting tropical forest habitat for endemic and threatened bird species in eastern Timor-Leste.

Mount Legumau

A protected mountain area spanning Bobonaro and Ermera municipalities, conserving forest habitat in western Timor-Leste.

Mount Loelako

A large mountain forest protected area in the Oecusse exclave, protecting upland forest habitat and biodiversity in the special administrative region.

Mount Manoleu

The highest point (995 m) of Atauro Island, protecting tropical semi-evergreen and montane forest. An Important Bird Area home to several restricted-range bird species of the Timor and Wetar endemic b

Mount Manucoco

At 2,372 m, Mount Matebian (the 'Mountain of the Dead') is one of Timor-Leste's most sacred and prominent peaks. The protected area covers tropical forest across Baucau and Viqueque municipalities and

Mount Matebian

The 'Lost World', a steep-sided 1,760 m massif near Ossu holding one of Timor-Leste's largest rainforests. It harbours endemic birds and mammals and is an Important Bird Area.

Mount Mundo Perdido

A mountain forest protected area (also recorded as Laumeta) in Ainaro municipality of the central highlands, conserving montane forest and watershed.

Mount Talobu

A mountain forest area (also recorded as Saburi) in Bobonaro municipality, protecting native woodland and water catchments in western Timor-Leste.

Mount Tapo

A large forested mountain area in Cova Lima municipality, conserving tropical forest and biodiversity in southwestern Timor-Leste.

Mount Taroman

Also known as Mount Ramelau, at 2,963 m the highest peak in Timor-Leste and the wider island of Timor. The protected area spans Ainaro and Ermera municipalities and is a major pilgrimage and trekking 

Mount Tatamailau

Timor-Leste's first and only national park, occupying the eastern tip of the island and protecting lowland tropical monsoon forest alongside 556 km² of the Coral Triangle. It harbours roughly 200 bird

Nino Konis Santana

A protected natural area in Nitibe, Oecusse exclave, conserving native vegetation and habitat in the special administrative region.

Oebatan

A forest protected area spanning Barique and Soibada in Manatuto municipality, conserving tropical forest and watershed in central Timor-Leste.

Samik Saron

A wetland of national significance west of Dili comprising three shallow saline lakes, coastal beaches and savanna. Designated a Peace Park in 2002 and an Important Bird Area, it is a key site for wat

Tasitolu

A protected area of tropical deciduous forest on limestone hills with coastal lagoons in Cova Lima municipality, about 100 km southwest of Dili. An Important Bird Area ranging from sea level to about 

Tilomar

A protected natural area in Pante Macassar, Oecusse exclave, conserving native vegetation in the special administrative region.

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