Tourist Destinations in West Papua

Raja Ampat 

Raja Ampat is, administratively, a regency or Kabupaten in West Papua Province. Geographically, Radja Ampat lies in the bird-head shaped cape of Papua island and a make-up 610 islands with only four main islands : Misol, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo. Radja Ampat is blessed with ultimate beauty of marine life. click here to find the location.Click here to find the location.

Teluk Cendrawasih National Park

Teluk Cenderawasih National Park is the largest marine national park of Indonesia, located in Cenderawasih Bay, south-east of Bird's Head Peninsula. It includes the islands of Mioswaar, Nusrowi, Roon, Rumberpon and Yoop.

The park protects a rich marine ecosystem, with over 150 recorded coral species, for which it is considered a potential World Heritage Site.Extending over 14,535 km², the national park includes coastal and mangrove ecosystems (0.9%), coral reefs (5.5%), island tropical forest ecosystems (3.8%), and marine waters (89.8%). Some 46 species of plant have been recorded on the islands, dominated by Bruguiera and Avicennia species, Nypa fruticans, Metroxylon sagu, Casuarina equisetifolia, and Terminalia catappa.

The coral reef ecosystem forms part of the Coral Triangle region. In the park, 150 species of coral have been recorded, consisting of 15 families and distributed on the shores of 18 islands. Among these are colonies of Blue coral, Black coral, Leptoseris species, Mycedium elephantotus, and Alcyonacea or soft corals.

The percentage of live coral coverage varies from between 30-40% to 64-65%.Over 200 fish species inhabit the park, among them Butterflyfish, Damselfish, Parrotfish, Rabbitfish, Clownfish and Sharks. Species of mollusc include Cowry, Strombidae, Lambis species, Charonia tritonis, and Giant clam.Four species of turtle are common in the park: the Hawksbill turtle, Green turtle, Olive Ridley turtle, and Leatherback turtle. Mammals include Dugong, Blue whale and Dolphins.Click here to find the location (Source).

Pulau Mansinam

Pulau Mansinam is located in Doren bay, southern of Manokwari, with a total area of 410, 97 ha. The island is reached using traditional long boat in 10 to 15 minutes. Natural attractions here are bat caves, calm and beautiful beach. For diving lovers, ship wrecks scattered down there are interesting objects to venture. As well, there are also other tourism objects of history in West Papua such as church sites, houses, hostels, old water wells, Zandelling Mausoleum as historical evidence. Click here to find the location.

Archaeological Site Tapurarang
In West Papua, a trace of human civilization in the prehistoric times can be found at Andamata, Fior, Forir, Darembang, and Goras in Kokas District, Fakfak regency. Visiting Kokas, Fakfak, West Papua is like visiting an old town. In this district there is a region of ancient sites that keep the magic of the mystery in it.  What make people coming to this ancient site is the painting on a steep rock cliff.By local people, climbing steep rocks is commonly called Tapurarang. The painting portrays an image of human hands and animals on the walls of the cliff.  Local community refers to the painting as painting hand stamp blood and believed as a sacred place. Click here to find the location.

Teluk Triton

HEAVEN, the right words to describe her special beauty Triton Bay in Kaimana district, Kaimana, West Papua. For lovers of traveling, Triton Bay like a paradise that offers perfection. Unmitigated here you will be pampered with a variety of different experiences.Click here to find the location.