GOLO CURU

Golo Curu Hill - best place to enjoy panoramic view of Ruteng town, rice terraces & mountain valleys. Known as Welcome Hill of Ruteng, perfect for sunrise & sunset.

Golo Curu Hill - The Welcome Hill of Ruteng

Visiting Ruteng on your way across Flores? Don't miss Golo Curu Hill, the most beautiful viewpoint in town.

On the north side of the city of Ruteng there is a small hill called Golo Curu, which is the best place to enjoy the view of the city of Ruteng and its surroundings.

Why Golo Curu is a Must-Visit:

1. Spectacular Panoramic Views
Golo Curu is a hilltop offering panoramic views of Ruteng and the surrounding landscape. A beautiful vista point from which you have a spectacular view of Ruteng, the mountain scenery, and thousands of green rice terraces. Offers spectacular early morning views of rice paddies, terrace slopes and distant mountain valleys.

2. Best for Sunrise & Sunset
In the morning, from this hill we can watch the sun rise through the fog that covers the valley. Likewise, in the afternoon, although sometimes the fog blocks the view, at the best times you can enjoy the sunset in the gaps of the hills and the expanse of rice fields. A hill to the north of Ruteng that is famous among photographers.

3. Spiritual & Cultural Spot
Decorated with portrayals of the passion of Christ, this spectacular hill is a place where the Catholic people of Ruteng pray nearing Easter. Known as the "Welcome Hill" of Ruteng, it welcomes every visitor with its breathtaking scenery.

How to Visit:
Located just north of Ruteng town, short drive + short walk up. Start the day with a visit to Golo Curu Hill for sweeping views of Ruteng and its terraced rice fields before continuing to Labuan Bajo or Bajawa. Usually combined with Ranamese Lake, Spider Web Rice Fields, and Ruteng Pu'u Village.

If the weather allows, you must go - it's the highlight of Ruteng!

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