Ruteng
Indonesia · East Nusa TenggaraID
Place in Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
Ruteng is a town in the highlands towards the western end of Flores Island, Indonesia. It is the administrative capital of Manggarai Regency, serviced by the Frans Sales Lega Airport or Ruteng Airport. The population is predominantly Roman Catholic, but still preserve the ancient Manggarai custom of caci, which is usually practiced at weddings, and serves as a tourist attraction.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 67,813
- Coordinates
- -8.611, 120.464
- Timezone
- Asia/Makassar
- Elevation
- 1203 m
Overview of Ruteng
Travellers heading to East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia will find Ruteng, a medium-sized town. It counts about 67,813 residents. And it shows in how much there is to see. Ruteng is strongest on nature, culture and adventure. Seasons here follow the southern hemisphere. You are about 1,203 metres up.
Things to do in Ruteng
Nature in Ruteng
(3)Nature lovers get Forest, Nature and Wildlife. It is a direct read of Ruteng's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Culture in Ruteng
(2)Our data lists Cathedrals and Towers as culture options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Ruteng.
Adventure in Ruteng
(1)For adventure, expect Adventure. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ruteng.
More to do in Ruteng
(1)The other activities shortlist for Ruteng: Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ruteng. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Ruteng
October to November and March to April keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Ruteng is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Asia/Makassar on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Ruteng that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruteng known for?
- Travellers associate Ruteng with nature, culture and adventure. It sits in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia and counts about 67,813 residents.
- What can you do in Ruteng?
- Ruteng is tagged with Forest, Nature, Wildlife, Cathedrals and Towers, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Ruteng?
- October to November and March to April keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
- Where is Ruteng located?
- Ruteng belongs to East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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