There are currently 3 dive centres in resorts spread out along the coast near Maumere, making daily trips to the nearby islands & dive sites. Liveaboards sometimes visit the area's dive sites too, while Liveaboard trips depart from here to the Banda Sea.
Maumere has an airport which connects to Bali and a few other spots in Indonesia. From here it is not far to most of the resorts or to Maumere town centre. Maumere is connected by bus routes to Ende and a few other points on the island and by Indonesia's ageing ferry network to other islands - this is a very slow way to travel though.
Most accommodation is along the coast near Maumere and the dive shops here tend to be in resorts. The accommodation tends to be mid-range in cottages or bungalows.
On land, Maumere is surrounded by beautiful scenery. One of major attractions of Flores is Mount Kelimutu, a volcano that has 3 lakes, all of which are a different colour. There are also fascinating villages and peoples dotted around the countryside and an interesting market in Maumere town. There is little in the way of nightlife though and the main reason to visit Maumere itself is to dive.
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In 1992, a huge earthquake released a Tsunami in the area, which, along with months of aftershocks, exacted a huge toll on human life in the area and devastated many small towns & villages. 
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