Lonthoir & Nutmeg Plantations
Lonthoir, Banda Besar
A spice village on Banda Besar, where nutmeg groves shaded by tall trees and the hilltop Dutch fort ruins tell the story of the Spice Wars.
Lonthoir is located on Banda Besar, the largest island in the group, about 10 minutes by small boat from Banda Neira. After landing, climb several hundred stone steps to the Dutch fort ruins, then walk into nutmeg groves shaded by tall olive trees, where you can see fruit split open to reveal red mace. Some plantations are still run by descendants of colonial-era planters. You can ask a guide to explain how spices are dried, and buy nutmeg jam. The village's old well is also a site for traditional ceremonies.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Fort Hollandia
- Gunung Api
- Fort Nassau
- Old Church of Banda Neira
- Sjahrir's Exile House
- Istana Mini
- Rumah Budaya Banda Neira
- Hatta's Exile House