It starts with a video. A few sweeping shots. Dry hills, sharp coastlines, and a deep blue sea stretching endlessly. Then the comments begin to flood in. Many people say the same thing. This place looks like Jurassic Park. That place is Nuca Molas.
Lately, it has been gaining attention across social media. People are calling it the Indonesian version of Jurassic Park. Not because of dinosaurs, of course, but because of its raw and untouched landscape. It feels wild. Different. Almost unreal compared to typical tourist spots.
Nuca Molas sits in West Satar Mese District, Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. The island is defined by dry rolling hills, bold coastal edges, and clear blue waters. For many first-time visitors, the view creates a strange feeling. Like stepping into a completely different world.
Travel content creator Ammar Naufal experienced this firsthand. He visited the island and shared what stood out the most. For him, the appeal goes beyond what the eyes can see.
“This is not just about beauty. The vibe is different. It really feels like stepping straight into a Jurassic Park filming location because the place is still very natural,” Ammar said.
He believes the untouched ecosystem plays a big role in shaping that impression. The lack of modern development does not weaken the destination. It does the opposite. It strengthens its identity. In a time when many tourist spots feel curated and polished, places like this feel rare.
“It’s not just about seeing nature. It makes you realize that Indonesia’s natural beauty is endless,” he added.
Still, the experience comes with trade-offs. This is not a place built for comfort. Ammar pointed out that visitors need to be physically prepared. Facilities are limited. Conditions can be challenging.
“Access is not always easy, and the heat can be quite extreme. So if you’re looking for comfort and complete facilities, this might not be the right place,” he explained.
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That reality becomes part of the experience itself. The remoteness. The raw conditions. They shape how people connect with the place. But they also come with responsibility.
Ammar stressed the need to protect what makes Nuca Molas special. The environment remains largely untouched. That should not change because of increasing attention.
“Places like this are beautiful because they are still natural. So… don’t let us be the ones who ruin it,” Ammar said.
Before making the trip, he suggests one simple step. Do your research. Understand the terrain. Know what to expect. Because sometimes, the biggest gap is not between expectation and reality of the place, but within our own assumptions.
“Sometimes disappointment doesn’t come from the place, but from our own expectations,” he concluded.
