Papua tourism is always interesting to reveal. It has a million nature beauties and tourism destinations. To be a tourism destination, Papua has some destinations offering a unique experience with the natural beauty and traditional values of the local society culture. Do you want to explore the beauty of Papua? You can visit the following destinations in Papua.
1. Tanjung Saruri Beach
One of the favourite destinations in West Papua tourism is Tanjung Saruri Beach. You can surf on this beach. It is claimed to be the best surfing spot for surfers. After you land at Frans Kaisiepo International Airport, you can go to this beach located in the Biak Region. It is famous for Batu Pica Beach. It is suitable for people who love surfing. The three meters waves make you enjoy the unlimited surfing experience on this beach. You don’t only surf, but you can also do other activities such as snorkelling and trekking in the forest. Those can be a fun option during a holiday in Papua.
2. Raja Ampat
Who doesn’t know Raja Ampat? It is one of the tourism destinations in Papua. The beauty of this destination attracts domestic and foreign tourists. The area of Raja Ampat consists of four big islands Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati, and small islands around it. Raja Ampat has various sea biota. During diving, you will find 1.511 types of fish and sea turtles. It is very fun to do. Though you dive it freely, you must find the right time to see the underwater. If you don’t want to dive, you can still enjoy the beauty of Raja Ampat by trekking around the islands. If you are afraid of getting lost, you can rent a local guide. The guide will help you to explore Raja Ampat. It is a good choice for the exploration of Papua tourism.
3. Lake Sentani
After you get satisfied with an exploration of Raja Ampat, you can move to explore Lake Sentani. You must move to the capital city of Papua Province, Jayapura. In this city, you must see and visit Lake Sentani. With the background of Cyclops Mountain, the best way to enjoy the beauty of Lake Sentani is by climbing up Teletubbies Hill. Lake Sentani forms to be a love symbol. If you visit Papua in June, you can also watch a beautiful tribe festival. While you are spending time in Lake Sentani, you can visit small islands around it by boat. Then, you can visit the tourism villages around this lake. It will be a fun activity to do during exploring this beautiful lake.
4. Bihewa Nabire Waterfall
If you want to do another activity, you can select Bihewa Nabire Waterfall in Nabire Region. It can be the right tourism destination. This waterfall is very suitable for those loving a calm situation in Papua. This waterfall has a height of 40 meters with seven levels. The higher levels of the waterfall offer a beautiful view. The air around this area is also freshener. Besides, you can also see the beauty of the forests around this waterfall.
5. Harlem Beach
Another recommendation is Harlem Beach. If you are still at Jayapura, you can go to the district of Depapre the next day. You shouldn’t miss this destination. Harlem Beach is called a small paradise in Papua. This beach is located in Jayapura Region in which has very clean and clear water. Even the richness of sea biota underwater can be seen. Furthermore, the beauty of the sunset makes you stay longer on this beach. You shouldn’t miss including it to be Papua tourism while visiting this province.
