The Batanta island that is still natural in Raja Ampat Papua.

in travel •  6 years ago 

Raja Ampat Batanta Island has many beautiful and unspoiled natural destinations. Batanta Island is one of the most famous of the many islands in the Raja Ampat region. On this island, you will find lots of different excitement.

The island itself is one of the largest islands in the Raja Ampat Islands, straddling Salawati Island, Misool Island, Waigeo. Natural beauty here also has unique and distinct features.

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Here you can enjoy the natural beauty that is unique in Raja Ampat by visiting Batanta waterfall tours. Besides marine tourism, on the island there are also other natural attractions that are no less exotic for refreshing. The 10 meter high waterfall is in the interior of the mangrove forest on Batanta Island and can be reached using a speedboat.

Another unique thing in this waterfall is that there is a small cave behind this waterfall. The Cave can be entered by a maximum of 5 people. You can feel freshness by swimming there. Even you can enjoy excitement since the journey.

Batanta Island also became one of the silent witnesses of the Second World War which Indonesia was involved in, besides Salawati Island. Under the sea, you can find the wreckage of former World War II planes that are still there.

This location is a favorite for divers. Because apart from being caused by historic plane wrecks, there are also many fish that roam and are colorful. No wonder if a study reveals that 75% of marine biota.

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When visiting Raja Ampat Batanta Island, you don't need to worry if you are late. Because, on this island there is a tourist village where residents also rent out homestays for visitors.

Marandanweser and Waiweser communities are already very accustomed to the arrival of travelers and also they are always renting their homes to visitors. In addition, the villagers also offer souvenirs that can be taken home, where often they offer woven fabrics as souvenirs.

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Papua is an original home for birds of paradise, which is an icon of Eastern Indonesia. And you can watch the endemic birds wildly and directly on this island. If you come here, you should be accompanied by a tour guide so you can know where and how to call for birds that have such beautiful feathers.

However, it must be remembered that never damage any plants on this island. Damage to plants on this island will more or less affect the ecosystem of the bird of paradise. So, you need to really preserve the birds and plants on Batanta Island.

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Here are some reasons why you really should not miss Raja Ampat Batanta Island if you are visiting the Raja Ampat Islands, which is one of the best islands in the region. Keep in mind that in addition to enjoying it, you also need to maintain the survival of the ecosystem there so that environmental conditions are maintained.

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