Flores Travel Guide – 7 Awesome Things to do in Flores, Indonesia

Dragons cradle, home of the largest living lizard, a nearly fictive island with the beach of blushing pink shaded seashore, with locals protecting and sharing an experience of traditional norms of their local tribe. A humble place of raw beauty kept untouched, this is the blooming tropical paradise of Flores lying in the province of East Nusatenggara. Together, let us explore more about Flores as it reveals the spellbinding grandeur of its place, people, and traditions.

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7 Awesome Things to do in Flores, Indonesia

1. Witness the Caci Traditional Dance in Melo Village

Why is it one of the best things to do in Flores, Indonesia?

Caci Dance is a traditional performance of Manggarai, an ethnic group in the western part of Flores. An artistic whip fight dance performed with energetic twists and turns which at the same time represents philosophical values of sacrifice, sport, and solidarity among the group. Caci dancers wear distinctive and sacred costumes in their performance such as the whip, hood, their own Manggaraian sarong, bells, buffalo hair, and more. Dance has been a traditional performance being preserved and pass down to the younger generation of the tribe. Witnessing the actual performance of the local tribe is a simple way to understand the cultural identity of the people. Truly, this is one of the best things to do in Flores, Indonesia

2. Organic Foodie Experience in Melo Village

Why is it one of the best things to do in Flores, Indonesia?

By far, this is the most noteworthy food experience in my entire trip to Indonesia. The panoramic view of the island has an added factor to this experience. Lunch has been prepared right after the Caci dance performance and just by merely looking at our meal, it sure does look palate friendly and oh so yummy. The delightful freshness of each dish captured my own high standard of a perfect gourmet experience. No need for garnish whatsoever, from the prawns cooked with perfect savory up to the tastiest fried duck, every single meal was a delight on my palate. If given a chance to go back to Flores, I would definitely visit Melo village again and ask about their way of cooking. This experience is definitely a certified best thing to do in Flores, Indonesia.

3. Coffee break…