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Batu Cermin Cave in Labuan Bajo
Batu Cermin (photo: @Silfinabela.ig/LabuanBajoTour)
Batu Cermin Cave in Labuan Bajo
This place was once an underwater cave. It is named after the light that shines through the gaps in the rock. In the spot there are also some marine fossils, stalactites, yet above all of these panoramic beauties, the magnificent effect of the light is the real eye-capturing attraction of this cave.
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Batu Cermin Cave in Labuan Bajo
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