tourism and travel in Papua

On this occasion Traveling To Indonesia will discuss the place of tourism in Papua. Papua is an island located in the most eastern part of Indonesia. Papua has a lot of beautiful places that is dear to not explored by the travelers who like to travel, one of the most famous tourist attractions is Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat is one of the sights in Papua which is always visited by tourists from around the world because of the beauty of natural scenery and underwater, but the place is not only a tourist in Papua Raja Ampat, there are still many places that you can visit in Papua as shown below.

1.Raja Ampat travel

Raja Ampat is is one of the most visited attractions in Papua, many tourists visit the Raja Ampat diving and admire the underwater beauty. Not only was the scenery in Raja Ampat is also very charming. Raja Ampat is very popular in foreign countries, this place became a leading tourist destination in Papua. This tour is also dubbed the Amazon region as a World Ocean. The nickname was given because of the location of these sites is in the center of world coral triangle. Raja Ampat area is the island group, with one - the only means of transport that can be used by the Community about is the sea freight transportation. With four main islands that are unique in this area make for you who travel to tourist destinations Raja Ampat. four islands dimaksutkan is Batanta, Misool, Salawati and Waigeo. The title or name of Raja Ampat is taken from the myths surrounding residents that if interpreted into Indonesian has meaning Four Kings.

2. Cendrawasih Bay National Park Travel

Cendrawasih Bay National Park is the largest marine park in Indonesia with diverse species. Cendrawasih Bay National Park is representative of the coral reef ecosystems, beaches, mangrove and tropical forest inland island in WestPapua province. The location is in the two districts, namely Teluk Wondama and Nabire. Its main attraction is swimming with Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus). In addition you can also enjoy the beach, waterfalls and hot water that is around the national park.

3. Lake Sentani Travel

A visit to Lake Sentani could be something fun, this lake has a beautiful landscape with mountains in the background. One of the highlights in the Lake Sentani is the presence of sharks saws (Pristis Microdon). His name is shark saws because her teeth lined and certainly very sharp. This shark is also known as 'shark sentani' because it is only in this location. Lake Sentani rich variety of marine life. Therefore, the Lake Sentani used as a tourist location for swimming, boating, diving, fishing, water skiing as well. Circling the lake by boat while enjoying the breeze at Lake Sentani is a wonderful experience. Around the lake there are rock paintings and remnants of World War II.

4. BaliemTravel

Baliem Valley is a valley in the mountains Jayawijaya, this valley is located at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level. Baliem shaped green hills that has a very beautiful and natural scenery. However, up here it looks like a view of the beach with white sand. Texture of white sand in Baliem exactly the sand on beaches and even tasted salty. In addition to beautiful scenery, tourist attraction Baliem Valley Baliem Valley Festival which is held every August for three days. Festival Baliem is a cultural festival that has been held more than 25 times. This festival is very famous from time immemorial so willingly flock of foreign tourists come to Papua for this occasion only. Baliem Valley Festival, an event of war between the Dani, Lani tribe, and the tribe Yali. Clan warfare is certainly safe to watch. Even in this festival the attention of the local and world wistawan. The event lasted for three days and held each August before the celebration of the independence of Indonesia.

5. Puncak Jayawijaya or Carstensz Travel

One owned Papua namely Puncak Jaya Wijaya or Carstensz, this peak is one of the highest on earth. At the top there are glaciers or perennial snow that attract climbers. According to the Indonesian tourism sites track ideal hiking trail to the summit of Carstensz is through Sugapa-Ugimba-Carstensz. Puncak Jayawijaya or more known to the world by the name of the Carstensz Pyramid has a temperature of up to 0 degrees Celsius, even minus the conditions - certain conditions. In Puncak Jayawijaya oxygen is very difficult to obtain, with the rugged terrain and treacherous that can be said to be a very challenging goal trakking. But it will all be paid with the natural landscape that are served by the mountain. It is a pride for the TRAKKER if it can get the Carstensz Pyramid. A natural heritage unique and challenging.

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