5 Best Snorkeling Destination You Must Visit in Indonesia

Snorkeling is an activity to see the natural scenery on the seabed. It turns out that snorkeling has health and mental health benefits because you will see the beautiful seabed scenery. With an area of sea area larger than its land, Indonesia has a variety of marine life with beautiful coral reefs that have been recognized worldwide. Snorkel locations in Indonesia also exist in many places in various provinces. So here are 4 snorkeling location you must visit in 2020.

1. Wakatobi National Park, Central Sulawesi Province

This national park is the second largest marine park in Indonesia which was inaugurated by the government in 1996. This park has a variety of natural wealth that is certainly very beautiful on the seabed. It turns out that Wakatobi is an abbreviation of Wangi-Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia and Binongko. One of the best places to snorkel is Tomia. When you swim and dive to the bottom of the sea you will be presented with good views such as coral reefs and colorful fish.

2. Tangsi Beach at Komodo Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province

As we know, Tangsi beach is located on Komodo Island and has pink sand. It turns out that not only are the beaches beautiful, the views of the sea are the same. The scenery at the bottom of the sea there are beautiful coral reefs, various types of fish and beautiful marine life. Even the sea has calm waves so you can snorkel comfortably and calmly.

3. Menjangan Island, Bali Province

Menjangan Island is located in the West Bali National Park which offers beautiful underwater scenery. On this island there are various wild deer that you can see. Access to this island is not difficult, which is only 15 Km from the port of Gilimanuk, Bali. Of course when you snorkel you will find beautiful underwater scenery and various types of coral reefs.

4. Bunaken, North Sulawesi Province

Bunaken National Park is included in the list of seven diving destinations and the best in the world. In this area there are at least 70 types of coral reefs, 5 species of rare sea turtles and hundreds of marine life that you can enjoy.

5. Karimun Jawa Islands, Central Java Province

On the island of Java, there is the Karimunjawa Islands which also have the beauty of the underwater ecosystem. To get here you have to cross from the Jepara Kartini dock to Karimunjawa with a 2 hour long trip using an express ship.

source: idntimes, tribunews

      

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5 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Indonesia

Indonesia contains some of the world's most spectacular waterfalls. Nearly each of the country's most popular islands has a waterfall worth visiting, and it can be hard to know which ones are worth your time! To make it a little easier for you, here is everything you need to know about visiting the 10 most beautiful Indonesia waterfalls.

1. KANTO LAMPO, BALI

Bali has many gorgeous and popular waterfalls, and the majority of them can be found in the northern region of Buleleng. Kanto Lampo, however, is located in the Denpasar region, making it a little easier to access from the island's most popular towns. This waterfall is actually brand new because it was created in 2015 when a dam was built at the waterfall's hilt, making visiting Kanto Lampo one of the top things to do in Bali.

HOW TO GET THERE: Kanto Lampo is located just next to Gianyar, a small town about 12 km from Ubud Palace. You can reach it in less than an hour's drive from Ubud or Denpasar. It is easy to reach the waterfall from the village, and the terrain is gentle enough for even novice hikers. 

ENTRANCE FEE*: IDR 5,000 per person (less than USD 1)

THINGS TO DO

• Right next to the waterfall, on the left-hand side, is a set of stairs that you can follow down to the riverbank. The river here is full of eels and fish and you'll often find locals fishing there.
• As you leave the village and head towards the waterfall, keep your eyes peeled for a small bat cave.
• In case you are interested in hiking in Ubud then Mount Batur hike is an excellent choice.

2. NUNGNUNG, BALI

Nungnung is often called the most picturesque waterfall in Bali. Tumbling from a height of 900m and nestled deep in the Indonesian countryside, this waterfall is still somewhat undiscovered and is perfect if you want a peaceful, secluded experience. You will have to hike for about 35 km through the Balinese mountains to reach these falls! From the top of the falls, you then have to climb down 500 steps to reach the gorge at the bottom.

HOW TO GET THERE: The Nungnung waterfall is located in Sangeh, about a 1.5-hour drive from Denpasar or just over an hour's drive from Ubud. 

ENTRANCE FEE*: 10,000 IDR per person (less than USD 1) plus an additional 5,000 IDR per car (about USD 0.36)

TIP: The gorge at the bottom of Nungnung waterfall is perfect for swimming - just remember that you have to climb back up to the top! 

3. TEGENUNGAN, BALI

Tegenungan is by far the most popular waterfall in Ubud and most visitors to the area include it on their to-do list. If you've seen a photo of someone at a waterfall in Indonesia, chances are it is Tegenungan! Conveniently located, this waterfall is easily accessible via a short, well-marked path and makes for an easy day trip.

HOW TO GET THERE: Tegenungan is less than a 30-minute drive from Ubud, or about 40 minutes from Denpasar. No matter which route you take, the drive to this waterfall is a pleasant one, passing small villages and lush rice terraces along the way.

ENTRANCE FEE*: 10,000 IDR per person (less than USD 1)

TIP: There are many shops and restaurants in the parking area for the falls, making this the perfect all-day trip. Be sure to visit Bebek Tamarind restaurant for some delicious fried duck.

Check out this day-tour in Bali and dip into the cool waters of Tegenungang and Munduk among other waterfalls in Bali. 

4. MADAKARIPURA, EAST JAVA

Local legend has it that Mahapatih Gajah Mada, the ancient ruler of the Majapahit Empire, once lived in this stunning waterfall. Madakaripura is actually a series of seven waterfalls, the biggest of which falls from an incredible height of 200m, making it the highest waterfall in East Java. Visiting Madakaripura is an incredible experience as the trail forces you to walk under some of the smaller waterfalls in order to see it in all its splendour. You might get wet, but trust us - it's worth it.

HOW TO GET THERE: Madakaripura waterfall is located in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, one of the most popular parks in East Java. The main entrance to the park is in Cemoro Lawang village, about a 2.75-hour drive from the Surabaya International Airport. Once inside the park, it cannot be reached by public transportation, but the falls are often part of tours for the Bromo volcano, which is one of the active volcanos in Indonesia.

ENTRANCE FEE*: 5,000 IDR per person (less than USD 0.50) - though note the nearest parking lot is 4km away, so you'll also have to budget for an ojek ride (about 10,000 IDR per person each way, or less than USD 1).

5. COBAN SEWU, JAVA

Once a secret waterfall, Coban Sewu is becoming increasingly popular with tourists - even though the hike to access is it far from easy! The "thousand waterfalls" (as it is translated from the local dialect) is located in a deep ravine, accessible only by a thin path cut through the thick jungle surrounding it. It will take you about 20 minutes (and several ladders) to climb to its base in the canyon below, but it will be the most refreshing swim of your life.

HOW TO GET THERE: Coban Sewu waterfall is just outside Sidorenggo village in the Lumajang Regency of East Java - about a two-hour drive from Malang. There should be a signpost just on the village's outskirts, which you follow for about 200m before reaching the car park.

ENTRANCE FEE*: 5,000 IDR (less than USD 0.50)

There are so many beautiful waterfalls to visit in Indonesia, spread across the country's many islands. From the tall and mighty to the simple and sweet, they perfectly represent Indonesia's great diversity. How many will you be able to visit?

*Please note that the prices listed are as of March 2018

source: bookmundi

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Bird from Paradise in Papua

          

Papua or New Guinea is the island exited me, this island has very very beautiful plants and animals, and also many of them are new species.Papua is located in southwest Pacific Ocean, it lies to thes Malay Archipelago and become second largest island in the world after Greenland.With some 786,000 km² of tropical land — less than one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the Earth's surface — New Guinea has an immense biodiversity,containing 5 to 10 percent of total species in this planet.

Cicinnurus Regius

              A high percentage of New Guinea's species are endemic,and thousand of them still unknown to science, probably over 200.000 species of insects,between 11.000 to 20.000 plant species,and over 650 resident bird species.In the period from 1998 to 2008, conservationists have found 1,060 new species in New Guinea, they were 218 kinds of plants, 43 reptiles, 12 mammals, 580 invertebrates, 134 amphibians, 2 birds and 71 fish, Amazing ! isn't it?

                 Something that amaze me now is its bird, yes they call them bird of paradise. Here in the sweaty,vine-tied jungle of New Guinea is nature's most absurd theater, the mating game of the birds of paradise. No other birds on Earth go about the business of breeding quite like these.To dazzle choosy females, males strut in costumes worthy of the stage: cropped capes, shiny breast shields, head ribbons, bonnets, beards, neck wattles, and wiry feathers that curl like handlebar mustaches. Their vivid reds, yellows, and blues blaze against the relentless green of the rain forest. What makes for the sexiest mix of costume and choreography is a mystery, but it seems the more extreme the better.

Cendrawasih

             Birds of paradise perch on an improbable branch of the avian family tree, the flashy cousins of straitlaced ravens and crows.They began splitting off from their bland kin millions of years ago, evolving into today's 38 eclectic species. Of these, 34 live only on New Guinea and its satellite islands.

King of Saxony bird

                The indigenous people of New Guinea revered the birds long before outsiders paid heed. The finest plumes were used as bride price, and the birds figure prominently in local myths as ancestors and clan totems. They are revered still. "We love these birds," says a lowland tribesman. "The people of my family are birds of paradise."

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Sulawesea

"Hello, long time not to see you again. How are you? fine? I'm sorry if I have no post for long time :). I often forget to write and have lazy time.Today I'll give you about information of marine wildlife in Sulawesi. That's why I give the title of this post Sulawesea, it's mean Sulawesi sea. Okay, I don't want to write more, please read the article :) "

Sulawesi Island

Sulawesi or Celebes is the one of five big islands in Indonesia, it's located between Kalimantan Island in west and Maluku Archipelago in east. With a total area of ​​174 600 km ², Sulawesi is the 11th largest island in the world. In big 5 islands, Sulawesi is 4th largest island after Irian, Kalimantan, and Sumatra. Sulawesi is popular with it's beautiful ocean. There are so many beautiful corals and rare fish in Sulawesi sea.
This Island has the most popular marine park, that called Bunaken Marine Park. It's located at North Sulawesi Province precisely on the Island of Bunaken. This marine park become the habitat of 390 coral reef species as well as various species of fish, mollusks, reptiles and marine mammals. The algae species that can be found in this marine park are  Caulerpa, Halimeda and Padina. About 90 species of fish live in this region.
For you that love to dive, Bunaken Marine Park is nice place for diving, it has 20 dive spots with varying depths up to 1344 meters. From that 20 dive spots, 12 points of which are located around Bunaken Island. That 12 points of dive spot are often visited by diver.

Bunaken Marine Park

If you wanna see rare fish in Sulawesi sea, I advise you to go to Lembeh island or Lembeh Strait, this the place for looking rare and strange fish. It's located near Bitung City in North Sulawesi Province. In there we can see mimic octopus,footed fish, various colorful molluscs and so on. One more thing that make it unique is the sand, its sand is black.

I don't know what fish it is(found in Lembeh Strait)

Cardinal Fish (Lembeh Strait)

Mimic Octopus (Lembeh Strait)

                                 

In sulawesi also live the living fish fossil, that has lived from 360 million years ago. Right ! this fish is coelacant. Coelacant still live here, they live in deep sea.
I know that still many beautiful places in Sulawesi, but i'm bored now :) but from the information above you can know now the beautiful places of Sulawesi. Thank you :)





source : http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulawesi
            http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taman_Nasional_Bunaken
            http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulau_Bunaken
            http://www.travelesia.com/2012/12/selat-lembeh-explore-keindahan-bawah.html