Soe Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of South Central Timor, West Timor, Indonesia
About Soe
Soe is the capital of the South Central Timor regency. Due to its pronunciation (so-E), sometime it is written as "SoE". It is a highland area with an altitude of 800m, so the climate is cooler than the surrounding coastal Timor area. Travelers use this town is the base for day trips to explore the area. It is also possible to stay in the smaller towns around Soe nearby the villages. If you intend to visit the traditional villages, it is recommended to get a local guide, as there are numerous customs to follow and language remains a barrier (even if you speakBahasa Indonesia). The most common customs is that you need to be introduced to the village chief and bring betel nuts as gifts. A day trip usually costs Rp1,000,000 (as of Dec 2018). Some guides will give you an all-inclusive rate (in
Where to Eat in Soe
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Depot Bintang
- 🍴RM Depot Remaja
- 🍴RM Larisa
- 🍴Warung Tiga Putri
Where to Stay in Soe
- 🏨Hotel Bahagia
- 🏨Hotel Bahagia Dua
- 🏨Hotel Gajah Mada
- 🏨Hotel Sejati
- 🏨Hotel Timor Megah
Soe Travel Guide Sections
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