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Cijeruk Indah Beach, quiet but beautiful

  Cijeruk Indah Beach is located in Sagara Village, Cibalong District, Garut Regency, West Java province, Indonesia. This beach is located in the south of Garut City with a distance of about 100 km. This beach is located in the Leuweung Sancang nature reserve. Cijeruk Indah Beach has clear beach water, fine brown sand, surrounded by hills, calm waves, and there is a river estuary that completes the beauty of this beach. Various ornamental fish also beautify the shores of the sea with various types and colors adorning the coast and shallow seas. Accommodation facilities are not yet available in this area, but if visitors want to spend the night, they can use the nearest accommodation facility which is located in Pameungpeuk sub-district with a distance of 11 km. Other supporting facilities include 4 toilets with clean and good sanitation. Meanwhile, the rinse area, interpretation center and signposts are not yet available. To get to Cijeruk Indah Beach if from the direction of Garut...

the Hiden Paradise in Papua, Indonesia

    Kiti-Kiti Waterfall is located in Karas District, Fakfak Regency, West Papua, Indonesia Kiti Kiti Waterfall is one of the waterfalls in Fakfak Regency, West Papua, Indonesia, which is located in Karas District, Fakfak Regency. Kiti Kiti Waterfall is a waterfall that falls directly into the open sea and is surrounded by turquoise waters that are very clear and covered in dense tropical rain forests to mountainous contours that are still natural and untouched by humans. The Kiti Kiti Waterfall tourist attraction offers views of the waterfall, beach, and sea and when the sea water recedes, you will see the beach under the waterfall, but when the tide is high, the flow of water will immediately plunge into the open sea. There are various types of fish from small to large, including Stingray, Snapper, Tuna, Mackerel, and various other types of fish that make this place a fishing location for local fishermen. Tourists who like to dive can also enjoy the beauty of coral reefs th...

The Awesomeness of Mount Krakatoa

Mount Anak Krakatau is located in the Sunda Strait (the strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra), Indonesia has been known to the world since its largest eruption in 1883. The eruption was only inferior to the 7-scale eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815 and the 8-scale eruption of Mount Toba in North Sumatra, 74,000 in 2017. The Krakatoa eruption was said to be 21,574 times the explosive power of the atomic bomb that melted Hiroshima (De Neve, 1984). In addition to obliterating the island of Krakatoa, the eruption destroyed life on the coasts of Banten and Lampung.  At that time, Anak Krakatau erupted by spewing volcanic ash and water vapor that was hurled into the air as high as 11 kilometers from the Crater of Action. The sound of the explosion was heard up to 200 kilometers away. The intensity increased on August 26 and peaked on Monday August 27. On August 27, fine rock and ash were blown into the sky. Its height reaches 70-80 kilometers. It resulted in world weather distu...

Uci Waterfall, hidden paradise

Uci Waterfall (Cikawung Cisewu waterfall) is a seasonal waterfall (only visible during the rainy season, such as the Ceret waterfall in Naringgul) located in Girimukti Village, Cisewu District, Garut Regency, West Java, Indonesia.  This Uci waterfall has several levels so that it offers exotic natural views. There are stone steps at the base of the waterfall and cliffs overgrown with wild plants, with cool air and the sound of flowing water that can make the mood peaceful.  Uci Waterfall is also known as Cikawung Cisewu Waterfall, because it is located in the Cikawung river. Another name for this waterfall is Curug Mala. This waterfall has a height of more than 100 meters.  Naming Uci Waterfall also has its own story. The name Curug Uci is taken from the name of an old woman and a native of Kampung Punduk Curug who lived from birth until she died living in the village. Mak Uci is one of the people who have contributed the most in preserving the environment, especially aro...

Peucang Island, Feels like in Heaven

Peucang Island is located within the Ujung Kulon National Park area by the Panaitan Strait in Pandeglang Regency, Banten Province, Indonesia, with an island area of ​​about 450 hectares. Peucang Island is truly a secluded paradise located on the westernmost edge of the island of Java. Surrounded by soft white sandy beaches, clear blue waters, and stunning coral reefs, Peucang promises serenity for anyone stepping on the sand.  Peucang Island is also home to various species of wild animals such as monkeys, hornbills, monitor lizards, wild boars, toucans, albatrosses, and many more. The most notable of these are the deer which are found in abundance around the island. Like much of the Ujung Kulon National Park area, Peucang Island was also hit by the historical eruption of Mount Krakatoa in 1883. Almost no flora and fauna survived the catastrophic eruption and tsunami that followed.  However, one tree survived and is still alive today in the forest of Peucang Island. Trees class...

Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, Indonesia's Natural Wonders

Tumpak Sewu Waterfall or also called Coban Sewu is a waterfall with a height of about 120 meters located on the border of Lumajang Regency and Malang Regency, East Java Province. Tumpak Sewu Waterfall or Coban Sewu is the most beautiful waterfall in Java and Indonesia. Tumpak Sewu Waterfall has a unique formation because it has a water flow that widens like a curtain so it is included in the Tiered waterfall type. The location of Tumpak Sewu Waterfall is in a steep, elongated valley with an elevation of 500 meters above sea level. Tumpak Sewu Waterfall is formed in the flow of the Glidih River which has its head on Mount Semeru. From Lumajang City to the location of the waterfall it is about 55.7 km while from Malang City it is about 66 km. Because it is bordered by the Regency, the location of this waterfall can be reached from Tumpak Sewu Waterfall which is located in Jagalan Hamlet, Sidomulyo Village, Pronojiwo District, Lumajang Regency, or from Jagalan Hamlet, Sidorenggo Village,...