page_title: Venilale
section_title: Tourism
hierarchical_section_title: Venilale / Tourism
caption_attribution_description: Português: A linda escola de Venilale.
context_page_description: Baucau is a town and subdistrict located about 30 km south of Baucau. It is the capital of the Laga.
  The subdistrict has a population of around 16,000 people and has an area of 151.37 km. It comprises 8 sucos: Bado-Ho'o, Baha Mori, Fatulia, Uailaha, Uai Oli, Uatu Haco, Uma Ana Ico, Uma Ana Ulo. Local Languages spoken include Midiki, Makasae and Tetun. Portuguese, English and Bahasa Indonesia are spoken by some people in the area.
context_section_description: Venilale has been a popular destination, even in the Portuguese colonial era, known for its cooler temperatures, natural attractions such as hot springs and a natural bridge and the striking Escola do Reino de Venilale. More recently it has become famous for its caves, built by the Japanese during World War Two and for being used as a hiding place for FRETLIN freedom fighters during the Indonesian occupation.
  However it is important to respect and acknowledge the cultural significance of some of these sacred sites, make sure you have the permission of the locals and the Xefe suku before exploring the area. A tourism information centre has been set up in the old police station which is a striking raised structure in the centre of town. 
  Guides from this tourism centre are available to translate, show you around and get permission to explore the area. Also accommodation arrangements can be made through the tourism centre or directly with the Salesian Madres who run a guest house out of their secondary college, Eskola Teknika Profesional Santa Maria Mazzarello.
caption: Escola do Reino de Venilale (2015)
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