Rinca

Rinca, also known as Pulau Rinca, is an Indonesian island in the Flores Sea. It is part of the Komodo National Park, located in East Nusa Tenggara Province. It lies north of Sumbawa and east of Komodo Island, and together with several smaller isles forms a protected area established in 1980 and later designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island is comparatively small and rugged, with a hilly interior, dry deciduous forest and savanna, and coastal mangroves. The climate is tropical with a pronounced dry season.

Rinca is best known for its population of Komodo dragons, the largest living lizards, which roam the island's plains and hills. The dragons share the landscape with various other wildlife and are a major focus of guided tours led by park rangers. The main ranger post and viewing area is in Loh Buaya on the north coast, which serves as the starting point for dragon-spotting treks.

Access to Rinca is by boat from Labuan Bajo or other port towns on Flores. Tourism is regulated to minimize disturbance, with visitors required to follow ranger instructions and stay on marked trails. The island, together with Komodo Island and other areas in the park, is managed for conservation, scientific research, and sustainable tourism.