The largest lake in Papua

Eastern Papua province of Indonesia is considered by many adventurers and nature lovers as a dream destination .

This half of the world’s second-largest island has plenty of fascinating landscapes , even if only a glimpse of the airplane window .

In the northeast of Papua , not far from the provincial capital Jayapura , is a good example of the landscape has to offer – a very beautiful location with blue water , bright white cloud , and lush green islands .

It is Sentani , the largest lake of Papua with an area of ​​9630 hectares , extending from the region in the west to Borowai Waena , near Abepura , in the east.

Her shapely scattering of green islands adds to the beauty of this already beautiful lake . Of the 21 islands , Asei Island is the most famous , especially for leather wood crafts produced and its location near the wharf area Gapote .

Only 50 kilometers from Jayapura city , Sentani is a great place to catch . Wealth of nature There are plenty of small wooden boats ready to locals and tourists ferry from island to island.

Tourists have only Rp 10,000 pay about stabbing the quay to one of the islands , for an extra Rp 10,000 , may be of the “short tour” in the heat of the sun , the water brilliant colors enhanced. Visitors data

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