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Labuan Bajo is a town on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flores Flores island] in South-East Indonesia, neighboring to the Komodo archipelago ([http://wikitravel.org/en/Labuan_Bajo WikiTravel entry]). | Labuan Bajo is a town on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flores Flores island] in South-East Indonesia, neighboring to the Komodo archipelago ([http://wikitravel.org/en/Labuan_Bajo WikiTravel entry]). | ||
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== Todos == | == Todos == | ||
* Komodo dragon watching | * Arrange a tour of Komodo island for Komodo dragon watching | ||
* Diving | * Diving | ||
* Snorkeling (with huge manta rays!) | * Snorkeling (with huge manta rays!) | ||
* Hiking | * Hiking | ||
* Rent a car and driver (1,000,000 IDR, 70 EUR) and drive through the national park | |||
==== Hiking ==== | ==== Hiking ==== | ||
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* Nearby islands | * Nearby islands | ||
* Mountains and lakes | * Mountains and lakes | ||
* [http://www.florestourism.com/where-to-go/batu-cermin-limestone-cave-enlightenments-near-labuan-bajo Batu Cermin Limestone caves] | |||
==== Diving ==== | ==== Diving ==== | ||
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== Food & Drinks == | == Food & Drinks == | ||
* Indonesian food all around | |||
* [https://www.instagram.com/burgertimekomodo/ Burger Time] is a great place for burgers, with free delivery. | * [https://www.instagram.com/burgertimekomodo/ Burger Time] is a great place for burgers, with free delivery. | ||
* [http://www.mediterraneo.co.id/labuan-bajo Mediterraneo] for Italian food with real Parmesan cheese. | * [http://www.mediterraneo.co.id/labuan-bajo Mediterraneo] for Italian food with real Parmesan cheese. | ||
==== Drinks ==== | ==== Drinks ==== | ||
* [https://lepirate.com/labuan-bajo/ Le Pirate Hotel & Bar] | * [https://lepirate.com/labuan-bajo/ Le Pirate Hotel & Bar] - cinema every night after sunset | ||
* [http://labuanbajo-flores.com/labuanbajo-hotels-resto/restaurant-bar/44-paradise-bar-and-live-music.html Paradise Bar] - great place for watching sunsets, plus live music | * [http://labuanbajo-flores.com/labuanbajo-hotels-resto/restaurant-bar/44-paradise-bar-and-live-music.html Paradise Bar] - great place for watching sunsets, plus live music | ||
* [http://www.golohilltop.com/ Golo Hilltop] Hotel & Bar - has a pool with a view | * [http://www.golohilltop.com/ Golo Hilltop] Hotel & Bar - has a pool with a view | ||
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== Accommodations == | == Accommodations == | ||
* Official list: http://www.tourkomodo.com/hotel/ | * Official list: http://www.tourkomodo.com/hotel/ | ||
* [http://www.waecicu.com/ Waecicu Beach Inn] - One of the only accommodations with a beach, scooter distance north of town. | * [http://www.waecicu.com/ Waecicu Beach Inn] - One of the only accommodations with a beach, scooter distance north of town. (bad reviews) | ||
* [http://www.golohilltop.com/ Golo Hilltop] Hotel & Bar - 12 bungalos, short walk to Paradise Bar, long walk to town centre | * [http://www.golohilltop.com/ Golo Hilltop] Hotel & Bar - 12 bungalos, short walk to Paradise Bar, long walk to town centre | ||
* Le Pirate Hotel & Bar | * Le Pirate Hotel & Bar | ||
* Hotel orange - Very bad reviews | |||
* Orange Guest House - Very bad reviews | |||
* [https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4306109 Airbnb listing 1] - Good reviews, need to contact host about exact availabilities for Jan | |||
* [http://mantamanta-komodo.com/ MantaManta] - Recent, good reviews, wifi at reception | |||
== Internet == | == Internet == | ||
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Network provider : [http://inet.detik.com/read/2016/10/28/194026/3332124/328/telkomsel-gelar-4g-lte-di-labuan-bajo-pulau-komodo Telkomsel] | Network provider : [http://inet.detik.com/read/2016/10/28/194026/3332124/328/telkomsel-gelar-4g-lte-di-labuan-bajo-pulau-komodo Telkomsel] | ||
Telkomsel recently added 12 new cell base stations to compliment the 20 already in Labuan Bajo. This new coverage should also include the Komodo islands and surrounding area, so you can take selfies with the dragons and upload them right away. | Telkomsel recently added 12 new LTE cell base stations to compliment the 20 already in Labuan Bajo. This new coverage should also include the Komodo islands and surrounding area, so you can take selfies with the dragons and upload them right away. | ||
[https://opensignal.com/?z=15&minLat=-8.5116&maxLat=-8.4862&minLng=119.8623&maxLng=119.9083&s=all&t=2-3-4 Coverage map] | |||
https://opensignal.com/?z=15&minLat=-8.5116&maxLat=-8.4862&minLng=119.8623&maxLng=119.9083&s=all&t=2-3-4 | |||
==== Carriers & Pricing ==== | ==== Carriers & Pricing ==== | ||
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== Money == | == Money == | ||
* 3 ATMs in town | * 3 ATMs in town | ||
* 1 EUR =~ 14329.68 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) | |||