BONDOWOSO

Bondowoso is known as a town of retired people. It is 225 meters above the sea. The greatest activity occurs when the bullfight season arrives. Remains from a megalithic period are found in the center of the town, on the slope of Besar Hill. There is a stone sarcophagus, stone statues and a stone chair.

Ijen Crater
Ijen crater may become of great interest to the adventurous tourist. It is located far enough from Bali as well as from Surabaya, whereas an overnight stay is recommended either at Banyuwangi if coming from Bali or at Bondowoso if coming from Surabaya. The trip to the crater should start early in the morning the next day because road accessibility only gets up to 14 km from the crater which we have to do on foot, and up- hill for that matter. The diameter of the crater is 1 km and the depth all the way to the bottom is 175 meters, where a turquoise found with its impressive surroundings. At the center of the Ijen - Merapi - Magelang reserve, approximately 2300 meters above sea level.

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