Raja Ampat Specialty
The Raja Ampat Islands are located in the westernmost part of Papua and span an area of approximately 4.6 million hectares. Raja Ampat Regency consists of 4 large islands namely Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati and Misool Islands, and 1,847 other small islands. The name Raja Ampat itself is believed to come from a legend of the local people who believe that a long time ago there was a woman who found seven eggs, four of which hatched into kings who ruled the four main islands. The remaining three, one became a stone, one became a woman, and one became a supernatural creature or ghost.Regardless of the legend believed by the local community, the beauty presented by Raja Ampat is an inviolable fact.
For those of you who love diving and snorkeling, the Raja Ampat waters are one of the best diving destinations in the world. According to a report by an international environmental social organization, The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, around 75% of coral species in the world live in the Raja Ampat islands. This destination has a high species richness and uniqueness with 1,318 species of fish, 699 species of mollusks (soft animals), and 537 species of coral reefs. Experience the sensation of diving and meeting a variety of unique marine life, such as pygmy seahorse, bat fish, and dugong can be found in the waters of Raja Ampat.
Some of the best and most famous dive spots in Raja Ampat include Kabui Passage, around Arborek Island Pier, Sauwandarek, Yenbuba, Friwen Wall, and many more! It's no wonder that so many foreign tourists are willing to come all the way to Indonesia to enjoy its mesmerizing underwater charm. You don't want to be outdone, let's put Raja Ampat on your list of visits later, Charm Friend!
Not only is the underwater beauty extraordinary, the scenery above the surface is no less mesmerizing. The panorama of a row of stone islands in the middle of blue water gradations looks so heavenly when viewed from the top of the hill.
Tourism Village in Raja Ampat
Besides its stunning natural scenery, Raja Ampat also offers the hospitality of the local community that will make you feel at home. Besides exploring the nature, don't forget to dive into the local culture! You can visit and stay at Arborek Tourism Village.
There are many lodging options and tourist attractions that you can enjoy while in this tourist village, such as seeing the making of typical Arborek woven handicrafts that have been famous to foreign countries, to tasting various kinds of traditional Papuan cuisine, such as papeda or sinole.
Let's go to Raja Ampat!
To reach the Raja Ampat islands, you must first take a flight from Jakarta or other major cities to Sorong, Papua. Arriving at Sorong Airport, you can continue your journey to Raja Ampat via sea.
There are three entrances as well as checking locations to Raja Ampat, namely Falaya Port in Wasai, Yellu Port on Misool Island, and Marindi Airport on Waigeo Island.
Wow, the ease of access provided makes us can't wait to greet the wonders of Raja Ampat!
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