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"Vietnam’s Coffee Capital"

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Buon Ma Thuot, which was earlier called Lac Giao, is the capital of the province of Dak Lak. Situated in the hills of Central Highlands, it is known as the “Capital of Coffee" in Vietnam. It also holds a biennial coffee festival in the month of March that is frequented by Coffee Lovers globally. Located just about 3-hours away from Nha Trang it is common to visit this village as a stopover or on a day trip.

Buon Ma Thuot is rich in scenic beauty, which can be seen in its waterfalls like the Dray Nur Natural Waterfalls, Dray Sap Waterfalls and Gia Long Waterfalls. It is also home to national parks like Yok Don and museums that showcase the history of the place.

The landscape of Buon Ma Thuot also encourages adventures like trekking. However, a permit is required to visit the village and can be picked up at Dan Lak Tourist Association.

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Coffee Festival in Buon Ma Thuot

The coffee festival in Buon Ma Thuot takes place every two years in this coffee production and consumption capital of the country. The last it was held was in March 2019 and is all set to be revived again in 2021. The Coffee Festival not only sees various coffee-themed events and interactions but also musical performances, live entertainment and discussion seminars. It usually lasts for a week and the city comes alive in aromas of specialised Vietnamese Coffee.

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Buon Ma Thuot is popular for its elephant riding. Taking place in the Ban Don village, the guides take you to Yok Don National Park and takes you through the Serepok River by joyfully riding an elephant. These fun-loving friends are extremely gentle and are looked after by the natives of the park.
Visit the Dak Lak Province Museum and go back in time to study the history of the native tribes showcased in the Ethnographic exhibit of the museum.
If you are a water baby and have ample time in hand, do check out the Dak Lak Waterpark.

Dray Sap is a surreal waterfall amidst a rainforest. Yok Don National Park is Vietnam’s largest nature reserve where one can find birds and animals even some endangered species.

History

The Vietnamese war happened in the year 1975. The final battle of this war was called the battle of Buon Ma Thuot following which North Vietnam captured a major chunk of the Central Highlands. This battle led to the massive destruction of South Vietnam. Buon Ma Thuot was taken over by North Vietnam after being severely damaged and destroyed. However, after a few years, Buon Ma Thuot started to recover from the damage slowly. Even today, Buon Ma Thuot is majorly a rural settlement.

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Who should visit Buon ma thuot?

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What is the best time to visit Buon ma thuot?

Buon Ma Thuot thrives in tropical climate ranging across two seasons. The capital experiences rainfall from the month of May to October and undergoes dry season spells from the month of November to April. Although the scenery in Buon Ma Thuot is quite alluring in the rainy season, the difficulty in commuting and lack of proper infrastructure may hamper your travels.
Thus, the dry period between November and April is a far more preferable season to visit Buon Ma Thuot. Once every two years, this period also sees the celebration of the Coffee Festival in Buon Ma Thuot.
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What is the local food in Buon ma thuot?

Finding a good place to eat is quite a task in Buon Ma Thuot. This is because some travellers prefer western food which is neither easily available nor offers a good variety. Try Bon Treu at Hai Ba beside Dam San tourist offers dishes with a modern western twist. Thanh Hung on Nguyen Dinh Chieu can be given a thought for an exquisite dining experience. If you are the one who wants to try local delicacies and that too at cheap rates, consider Damsan Hotel’s restaurant. Also, try Ninh Hoa which is a Vietnamese dish of meat and veggies packed in rice paper and drenched in peanut sauce. It can be easily found at Ly Thuong Kie. Noodles in Vietnam are par excellence and the most delicious ones are served at Quan Com Tieu Linh in Hung Vuong. The coffee here is par excellence. The local brew “Ruou Can” is highly recommended.
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The top places near to Buon ma thuot are Nha trang which is 133 km from Buon ma thuot, Ho chi minh city which is located 256 km from Buon ma thuot, Hoi an which is located 358 km from Buon ma thuot, Da lat which is located 92 km from Buon ma thuot, Hue which is located 424 km from Buon ma thuot

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