Vila Maumeta & Boneca de Ataúro
Vila Maumeta, Ataúro
The main town in the south of Ataúro Island, where you can visit the Ataúro Doll cooperative run by local women and buy handmade dolls and embroidered souvenirs.
Vila Maumeta is the administrative centre of Ataúro Island. It keeps several old Portuguese-era houses and a church, and life moves slowly here. The Boneca de Ataúro (Ataúro Doll) cooperative in town was founded in the early 2000s. Island women sew colourful dolls, bags and embroidery by hand, and the income supports local families, making these a meaningful gift to take home. Nearby coastal waters have clear snorkelling spots, and the town is one of the starting points for climbing Mount Manucoco. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes by motorbike or truck from Beloi.
Opening hours
Cooperative approx. 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Makili
- Mount Manucoco
- Atauro Island
- Beloi Beach
- Adara Reef, Atauro
- Whale & Dolphin Watching in Ombai-Wetar Strait
- Akrema Beach