Papua is a province of Indonesia located widest in the central part of New Guinea or the most eastern part of West Papua section. The eastern parts of the country of Papua New Guinea
1. Cendrawasih Bay National Park
The national park with an area of 1,453,500 hectares, almost 90% is water. Not surprisingly, the park's Cenderawasih be the largest marine conservation areas and the largest in Indonesia. Here, there are 196 species of mollusks and 209 species of fish that you can see in the underwater realm. Not infrequently tortoises, turtles, sharks and dolphins also accompany you while diving.
Cenderawasih Bay National Park was established in 1993 by the Ministry of Forestry. Besides enjoying the underwater nature, you also get to explore the islands. Mioswaar Island, one of the islands in Papua tourist attractions, has a cave with a hot spring with sulfur content worth your visit. In addition Mioswaar Island, there is still Yoop Island, numfor, Nusrowi Island and other islands that you should not miss.
This tourist spot is administratively located in two districts namely Wondama and Nabire.The national park is also a research center of the whale shark or whale shark undertaken by the government in collaboration with NGOs at home and abroad.
3. Lake Sentani
Lake with an area of 9,360 hectares is the largest lake in Papua. Located about 50 km from downtown Jayapura, Sentani Lake offers incredible beauty. There are at least 21 islands that adorn the lake with a height of 75 meters above sea level.
There are many activities you can do here ranging from swimming, fishing, culinary eating around the lake to rent a boat to get around the lake. In addition, there are 24 villages around these places can be visited and interact directly with citizens. Sights row of houses on stilts with a fishing net becomes a natural thing you see here.
What is interesting is the annual event that is the Lake Sentani Festival which is usually held in mid-June. At the festival, where it will travel in full disesaki Papua travelers who want to see a variety of performing arts and local culture. Besides enjoying the performances during the festival, you can also satisfy the tongue and stomach with typical culinary Papua which many are presented here.
4. Baliem Valley
Baliem valley is home to the Dani, Yali and Lani are located around the Jayawijaya Mountains. Located at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea makes this place the temperature can reach 10-15 degrees Celsius at night. Here, you can see and interact directly with indigenous people still wear penis gourds for men and skirts for her tassel.
In August, Baliem become tourist attractions in Papua, which attracted much attention of tourists. During the three-day annual event that is held Baliem Valley Festival. The festival is actually a way of the government to abolish the tribal wars that often occur here.Clan warfare have been banned, instead held this festival that transforms war into a cultural and artistic performances to invite tourists.
In the war in this festival, there is a scenario run. Usually war will be preceded by the kidnapping of women one of the tribes or theft pork into cattle here. Furthermore, the war will take place beginning with tribal dances and traditional music accompaniment. In addition to the war, there is also competition between the village and the pig races Barbecued pork feast. You can also buy handicrafts work of local tribes.
5. Lorentz National Park
Is a large-scale national park situated between two provinces, namely the provinces of Papua and West Papua. We can enjoy the natural world and the vegetation around the park. In this area we can see the culture of the Papuans as Asmat, Tribe Sempan, Dani and also Amungme. To reach this place we can use air from Timika city through the northern part of the park, or it could be a sea passage to the Port Sawa Erma.
Parks that have native ecosystems is largely an untapped forest man. As for the local population living in the vicinity of the national park, too, as well as keep pristine forest ecosystem is. Many species of flora and fauna that can be seen here. Of course, we must maintain the cleanliness and beauty of this protected national park.
6. Kiti Kiti Waterfall
We can enjoy the two objects at the same time, the waterfalls and the ocean as well as the site of the waterfall flows directly into the sea. At the time of low tide, we can enjoy the beach formed. Do not forget to bring a preparation for a vacation to the beach. At high tide, we can still enjoy the beautiful waterfall and enjoy the bluish crystal clear water.
Many of the activities we can do in this area, one of which is fishing, swimming and snorkeling. In addition, we can also do activities camping on uninhabited islands in the vicinity of this waterfall. The perfect place for us who love the sights suitable for backpacker is unfortunately still quite difficult to reach, therefore access to this place is still limited. One of them is by the speed boat from the Port Fakfak which takes about 4 hours. Even so, the view is worth the time that we need to achieve this waterfall.
7. Tourist Village Sauwandarek
Tourist attractions in Papua is presenting cultural tourism and nature are so exotic and unique. In the tourist village Sauwandarek you can stay with the indigenous peoples of Papua who live on the coast. This tourist village located in the district of Raja Ampat. Besides living with the indigenous people of Papua, in this tourist village you can also can do snorkeling, swimming and fishing. In this village there are yenauwyau salty lake.
8. Bakaro Beach
Bakaro beach located on the north coast of Manokwari has a unique tradition in calling fish. Calling the fish usually done by fishermen around the coast to attract tourists. Biasanay they call fish using a whistle made of seashells with food by itself, the fish will come closer.
Characters rocky coast also enables the visitors may approach the middle of the beach at low tide. So you can witness the basis of clear beach where fish congregate.
9. Misool Island
Misool Island plot like a small paradise with beautiful beaches and amazing marine park. Stretching a series of rock island in the west and east, Misool is one of the four largest islands in the Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua province. The existence of underwater paradise on the island of Misool can be identified even before you plunge into the clear turquoise sea water is very soothing eye. Panorama captivating remote island almost untouched expanse of open sea covers a broad and very clear, white sand stretching along the coast and surrounded by tropical forests and mangrove trees are green scenic.
10. Raja Ampat Island
Raja Ampat is ne of the sights in Papua. beauty attracted the attention of domestic and foreign tourists. Raja Ampat consists of four large islands of Waigeo, Misool, Salawati, Batanta and small islands in the vicinity. Raja Ampat has a diverse marine life.
According to a report from The Nature Conservancy, as much as 75% of the world's marine species found in the waters of Raja Ampat. During the dive, you will be accompanied by around 1,511 species of fish and sea turtles. Exciting, huh? While you are free to dive anytime throughout the year here, but the best time is in October and November. In these months, the weather is nice and the water is very clear so visibility when diving is ideal.
11. Tuturuga Beach
Tuturuga white sandy beaches, such as the beach - in other Papua, a nesting area for leatherbacks. True to its name, which means turtle Tuturuga. Tuturuga coastal waters have coral reefs and their fish - small charming inhabitants, reached a depth of 30 meters below sea level. Diving and snorkeling at this beach will be a very enjoyable activity and will not be forgotten for its beauty.
12. Yen Beba Beach
This beach is one of the white sandy beach in the district of Manokwari. Beba Yen name is derived from the character of sand beaches, which means white sand. White sand beach is 500 meters long, white sand is very smooth feel soft when held by hand. Also Read: Privileged Batam Island with a cool wind blowing, soft white sand and clear blue sea water with waves are not huge, making this beach is suitable for swimming and picnics. Yen Beba beach is a beach is much visited by tourists, especially local tourists, because of its location within easy reach. Its close proximity to the city makes this beach was full of visitors, especially on Saturday and Sunday.
13. Triton Bay
Triton Bay is a bay located in Kaimana, Papua, Indonesia. This region became famous for their underwater paradise and cultural heritage in it. The hidden bay located near the village of Lobo has a series of small islands coral reefs, clear waters and beaches and underwater scenery is amazing. Plus a very beautiful panorama at dusk ahead. Now the hidden paradise on earth Papua became famous by marine biologists, divers and tourists both local and foreign tourists. With a view of the sky very spectacular at dusk, they called this place as "The Fish Empire" or "Twilight City" or "The Lost Paradise".
14. Waterfall Wafsarak
In Papua, there is a waterfall that is quite a virgin, her name Wafsarak. The waterfall is rarely visited by tourists. In fact, the nature around waterfalls, including very beautiful. The number of trees made the atmosphere cool. Its clear waters are very comfortable when touching kulit.Sepinya waterfall area Wafsarak might make you like being a ruler there. Want to play the water or swim with his friends do not need berjubelan. High waterfall reaches 10 meters. If you want to jump off a cliff into the water also. Let not bored, down the hill around the water terjuan will add to your enjoyment.
15. Jayawijaya
Puncak Jayawijaya is one tourist destination in Papua are included in the 7 Summits target of mountaineers from different parts of the world is the highlight Jayawijaya. One of the natural attractions are located in the National Park Laurentz has a very beautiful panorama and the peak was always covered by snow. At the peak of the highest mountain in Indonesia, the snow was spread. The altitude that reaches 4,884 dapl make any eternal snow covered mountain peaks in Papua. Snow on the Jayawijaya is one of the unique natural phenomenon, since natural ice does not usually fall along the equator. When viewed from the air, Puncak Jayawijaya like a tapestry-covered white hood. If the sun is bright, the snow will reflect sunlight glare but still awesome.
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