South Papua Province - Papua Island - Merauke: Wasur National Park Area

Interesting Places

Wasur National Park

Wasur National Park

South Papua

The capital of South Papua is Merauke Regency, which is in the Integrated Independent City of Salor. It is located in the Kurik district, about 60 km from Merauke. The regencies in South Papua are Mappi Regency, Asmat Regency (with its capital in Agats), and Boven Digoel Regency.

South Papua is in a lowland area that is next to Papua New Guinea. It has many swamps and large rivers, such as the Digul and Maro. This region has natural resources such as sago and fish that support the tribes living on the banks of rivers and coasts, such as the Marind, Asmat, Kombay, Koroway, Muyu, and other tribes. The tribes in South Papua are part of the Anim Ha customary area. They usually use paddle boats and make wood carvings, especially the Asmat.

South Papua province has a lot of cultural potential and amazing natural wealth, just like other provinces on the island of Papua. Tourists are currently really interested in experiences, like enjoying daily life with locals and learning about local culture. Here are some of them:

Cultures in South Papua

Dance

Traditional Food

Traditional Houses

Dance

Traditional Food

Traditional Houses

Nature Tourism

South Papua has many interesting places for nature tourism. These include national parks with many different types of animals and plants, beaches with white sand and clear water, and rivers that go through tropical forests. Some places worth visiting include Wasur National Park, Lampu Satu Beach, and Digul River.

Tourist Activities:

Wildlife Safari: Visit Wasur National Park to see different types of birds, mammals, and other animals.
Trekking: Explore the forests and swamps of Wasur National Park.
Sailing: Enjoy the beauty of the rivers and forests around the Digul River.
Snorkeling/Diving: Explore the beautiful underwater world of Triton Bay.
Bird Watching: South Papua is a paradise for bird watchers, especially in Wasur National Park.
See Local Art and Culture: Visit Arborek Village in Raja Ampat to see wood carving and take part in traditional ceremonies.

South Papua is a great place for nature tourism. It is a beautiful place with a rich culture. It is full of culture and natural resources. This province has the potential to become an economic growth center in eastern Indonesia because of its location near the border.