Ratenggaro Village

Southwest Sumba · Coordinates -9.6302, 119.0004 · 35 km from Tambolaka

Ratenggaro Village, Southwest Sumba, Sumba (2) — Photo: Allwyn Wawyn · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Ratenggaro Village, Southwest Sumba, Sumba (3) — Photo: Sandhi Irawan · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Ratenggaro Village, Southwest Sumba, Sumba (4) — Photo: Allwyn Wawyn · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

A traditional Kodi village of towering thatched roofs and stone megalithic tombs set right above the beach. The houses are homes and the tombs are sacred in the Marapu belief, so this is a place to visit slowly and respectfully.

Local tipSign the guestbook and leave a donation. Ask before photographing people. Do not climb on tombs.

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Where is Ratenggaro Village?

Ratenggaro Village is in Southwest Sumba, Sumba (East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia), at -9.6302, 119.0004. The nearest town is Tambolaka, about 35 km away in a straight line.

When is the best time to visit Ratenggaro Village?

All year round. Go in the morning, and check local calendars: ceremonies and the Pasola (February or March) change the rhythm of the villages.

How do I get to Ratenggaro Village?

The closest airport is Tambolaka Airport (TMC), about 36 km away in a straight line. Most visitors hire a car with a driver; roads off the main routes can be rough.

Any tips for visiting Ratenggaro Village?

Sign the guestbook and leave a donation. Ask before photographing people. Do not climb on tombs.