Wakatobi Island, The World's Best Underwater Paradise
WAKATOBI ISLAND is one of the most popular marine national parks in the world. Wakatobi Island is located in Wakatobi Regency (formerly including Buton Regency, red), Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. This island is known as "The World's Best Underwater Paradise".
Besides having an underwater panorama with 25 coral reefs at 25 dive spot points along 600 kilometers of coastline, Wakatobi also has amazing places that you can enjoy. So it's no wonder Wakatobi Island is nicknamed "underwater paradise".
This tourist destination is the perfect destination for those of you who want to find entertainment on a quiet island away from the crowds. This island is one of the best diving and snorkeling places in the world. Besides having the amazing underwater beauty,
On this island you can also explore the unspoiled nature, unique food and culture and join in exploring the hospitality of the local community. Wakatobi is a remote paradise that you will never forget.
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If you want to go to Wakatobi Island, I suggest you choose a trusted tour package. That way, you can easily visit Wakatobi Island "Underwater Paradise".
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If you want to go to Wakatobi Island, I suggest you choose a trusted tour package. That way, you can easily visit Wakatobi Island "Underwater Paradise".
What's interesting on Wakatobi Island?
1. Scuba dan Snorkeling
The amazing biodiversity and coral reefs in Wakatobi have attracted Scuba divers and snorkeling from around the world. With more than 750 different coral species and 942 species of fish, Wakatobi is the second largest coral reef in the world with an area of around 1.4 million hectares with 900,000 hectares of which are tropical coral reefs.
According to Jacques Cousteau, Wakatobi is the Best Dive Site in the World by calling it "Underwater Nirvana". While the former Regent of Wakatobi, Hugua, introduced Wakatobi under the brand "underwater paradise".
Diverse and colorful marine life and calm and clear water with amazing peaks and cliffs make the underwater scenery of Wakatobi a very amazing place to be enjoyed.
2. Bajo tribe
The Amazing Place When Visiting Wakatobi is the Mola Village located on Wang-Wangi Island where the Bajo people live with their unique history and life. They were once known as nomadic sea gypsies.
The Bajo people on Wakatobi Island have been prepared from childhood to hunt and preserve the oceans. They also have exceptional skills such as walking on the surface and diving in a depth of 25-50 meters without the aid of diving equipment.
The Bajo are believed to be able to survive in the sea for months without modern food or equipment supplies. They live in traditional floating stage houses that you can witness directly around their houses with the help of local guides.
3. Hoga Island
Hoga Island is part of Wakatobi National Park which is surrounded by beautiful white sand. Its very calm waters make you feel at home for long periods of time buried in this very natural island.
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Hoga Island offers at least 12 fantastic dive spots with world-class coral reefs. and a dive master that is easy to access to provide private diving tours. If you do not like diving, calm waters and perfect reefs are perfect for you to do snorkeling or relax in the sun in the green forest while enjoying the sunset atmosphere.
4. Puncak Kayangan or Tomia Peak
Puncak Kayangan or better known as Tomia Peak is a hill on Tomia Island which presents amazing panoramas for you to enjoy. The peak, which is only 25-30 minutes from Osuku (the Capital of East Tomia) with public transport, presents a very charming and stunning green meadow that is perfect for you to do selfie activities and beautiful photos.
In addition to having a very charming natural panorama at Puncak Kayangan you can also enjoy the amazing sunset panorama. In addition, from this place you can also see the beautiful scenery of the surrounding islands which are often used by many tourists to camp while waiting for the arrival of the sunrise.
5. Lakasa Cave
Lakasa Cave is one of the most amazing places when visiting Wakatobi, which you can enjoy next. This cave is located in Sula Village, Bau-Bau City, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. This cave has beautiful natural wonders surrounded by barren and dry rocks. In this cave there is a water oasis with limestone that forms a very beautiful ancient stalactite and satalgmit. The cave with a depth of about 120 meters is believed to have mystical properties.
After 15 minutes walking into the cave, you will arrive at a small lake where the water is very clear and refreshing. Local residents believe the lake water has medicinal properties and is often used as a bath.
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6. Anano Beach
Anano Beach or better known as Seribu Penyu Beach is one of the right destinations to observe sea turtles in their natural habitat. This beautiful beach with clean white sand is home to two sea turtles, Homu (Green Turtle) and Koila (Hawksbill Turtle).
If you're lucky, you can see these turtles lay eggs, hatch and migrate to the sea. The right time to visit captivity is when the full moon is usually where Green Turtles gather on the coastline ahead of their preparation to lay eggs.
This charming beach is not only a favorite place for watching Green Turtle and Hawksbill Turtles, but this beach is also a favorite place for snorkeling and sunbathing.
7. Sombano Lake
The beauty and uniqueness of Lake Sombano located in Sombano Village on Kaledupa Island is truly amazing. Extensive, dense and green mangrove forests with calm salt water. Besides that the lake is also surrounded by various orchid flowers and beautiful fragrant pandan leaves.
The lake which is considered sacred by local residents with the presence of Black Crocodile in the middle of the lake, makes tourists forbidden to swim in it.
8. Wakatobi Culinary Tourism
Fresh, delicious and unique are typical of traditional foods in Wakatobi that you can taste. This food is considered a staple food by the local community. Kusami is an easy-to-find dish. Consisting of Grated Cassava Porridge which is formed into a cone. Kusami is usually consumed as a substitute for rice which is paired with fried onions, grilled fish, chili colo-colo and Parende.
Parende is a traditional Buton food that you should try which is traditionally served on special occasions. Parende is a delicious fish soup made from fresh freshwater fish cooked with a mixture of onions, lemongrass, broth and cayenne pepper.
9. Wakatobi Handicrafts
Wakatobi offers interesting and intricate handicrafts. Designed and made by local people, it makes beautiful souvenirs that you should take home.
Sarong Homoru is a beautiful woven fabric that is very beautifully made using traditional wooden looms. Usually the color and design are very simple. The finished sarong will take up to 3 months. Homoru sarongs are usually used in special custom events.
Other Wakatobi handicrafts are ornaments from coconut shells which are mostly found in Waitil Village on Tomia Island. Coconut shells are home crafts that are very popular in Wakatobi. You can find various products from coconut shell here such as coconut shell decorations, kitchen utensils to serving dishes.
Other Wakatobi crafts that you can bring home are jewelry made from turtle skin in Sampela Village such as rings, bracelets. Jewelry made from turtle skin is also believed to have mystical powers and can counteract one's bad luck.
10. Lariangi Traditional Dance
Lariangi Traditional Dance began in 1634 on Kaledupa Island. Lariangi dance is one of the Indonesian traditional dances originating from Wakatobi Kabuopaten, Southeast Sulawesi Province. The unique costumes with beautiful music and stunning movements are scenes that you should not miss while visiting Wakatobi.
This dance is performed by 12 girls representing 12 countries which contain advice and stories sung in Ancient Kaledupa Language. At first this dance was used in the palace to welcome guests but is now carried out by locals during the event. If you are lucky, you can watch this magnificent and beautiful Lariangi Dance.
How to access / route to Wakatobi Island?
The easiest way to get to Amazing places on Wakatobi Island is by air. From the city you live can fly directly to Makassar by plane the most morning. From Makassar, you can go directly to Matohara Airport, Wangi-Wangi Island, Wakatobi Regency with a scheduled departure every day.
In addition to Makassar, you can also directly visit the airport in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi Province, and then be able to continue your flight to Wakatobi.
Now that's 10 Amazing Places When Visiting Wakatobi. Besides being able to do diving activities, there are many things you can get when visiting Wakatobi. Hopefully this article makes you immediately go on vacation to Wakatobi.
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