Baucau
Home to East Timor's second-largest city, where a Portuguese old town, beaches and mountain scenery come together.
Baucau District lies on East Timor's north coast. Its capital, Baucau, is the country's second-largest city, divided into a hilltop Portuguese old town and a newer town, and it preserves colonial-era features such as the market building. Nearby are beaches and freshwater springs, and the mountains to the south offer spectacular views around Mount Matebian. Baucau is a midway stop on the way to Lautém District at the eastern end. The dry season, roughly May–November, is the best time to travel. Access is mainly by the northern coast road east from Dili; Baucau also has an airport, but civilian flights are limited.