Tourist attractions in West Sulawesi

West Sulawesi
 

Province is the 33rd and officially opened since October 5, 2004 under Law no. 26 of 2004. Mamuju and the provincial capital is composed d Polewali Mandar, Mamasa, Majene, Mamuju and North Mamuju.

Territory located on the coast of West Sulawesi and the location is very strategic because it is the gateway triangle that connects the province of South Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, East Kalimantan, so that an area 11057.81 km2 area before it bloomed dubbed "golden triangle".

Borders in the north with Kabupalen Donggala Central Sulawesi province, the Southern District and the District Polmas Majene on the East by Tator and Luwu District and bounded on the west by the Straits of Makassar.

Demands separation from South Sulawesi province has begun public in the region Ex Afdeling Mandar since before Indonesia's independence. Furthermore, Polewali-Mamasa also separated into two separate districts namely Polewali and Mamasa district.

For the long term, this area had become one of the most isolated areas in South Sulawesi. Causes include a sufficient distance away from the provincial capital (Makassar), geographical conditions mountainous with poor road infrastructure.

District Mamasa

Geographically Mamasa district bounded by Mamuju, Southern District Polmas borders, with east and Pinrang Tator District and west of the District Mamuju.

Mamasa Valley is a region located in the west of Tana Toraja so often called by the name of Tana Toraja West.

This area has beautiful natural scenery and unique culture. Although these two areas are located adjacent to but there are cultural differences between communities in the Valley Mamasa with in Tana Toraja.

Mamasa custom home has a heavy wooden roof with a curved shape that is not lerlalu while traditional Toraja house has a wooden roof with a shape like the letter 'U'. In addition, people do not have too much Mamasa ceremonies as in Toraja.

Mamasa is the largest village in this valley with cool clean air and friendly people. This peak occurs only village on market day when the people who live on mountain slopes in this valley came to the village of Mamasa to sell his wares.

Areas around the Village Mamasa has very beautiful scenery. Available motor vehicle (motorcycle taxi) or public transportation that can be rented in the village of Mamasa that can be used to get around to various interesting places around the area.

Mamasa District has several tourist attractions namely Tedong-Grave culture in the District tedong Minanga Mamasa, natural attractions and Sarambu Waterfall Hot Water Bath in the village Tadisi Sumarorong District, Passion Fruit Plantation Agro Tourism in District Mamasa, Indigenous Cultural Tourism House, Village Traditional Village Ballapeu .

Mamuju Dictrict

Mamuju located on the coast of West Sulawesi, its location is very strategic because it is the gateway triangle that connects the province of South Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, East Kalimantan, so that an area 11057.81 km2 (before bloomed) region dubbed the "golden triangle".

Geographically Mamuju-boundary region comes disguised with Donggala in Central Sulawesi Province, District and County Polmas Majene in the east, Tator and Luwu District and bounded on the west by the Straits of Makassar.

North Mamuju District
North Mamuju Pasangkayu including the district's youngest capital city and is located in the northern part of South Sulawesi, North Mamuju is the result of expansion of Mamuju.

The distance is approximately 719 kilometers from the capital of South Sulawesi Province. While the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu, a distance of 130 km, travel time about 3 hours.

With travel time is more closely if it makes some people want to choose the provincial capital of Palu first and then take a plane to Makassar. The total area of ​​3043.75 m2 kaupaten North Mamuju.

District Majene

Geographically Regency Majene Majene district bordering on the North, the South bordering the Gulf of Mandar, west bordering the strait of Makassar and East of the District Polmas.

Beach tourism objects dominate in some districts such as Dato Pangalle in District Baurung developed since 1996 in the form of a white sandy beach area and beautiful marine park. Around the park can be seen various kinds of beautiful ornamental fish. Tourists can dive, fishing or boating along the coast.

Rangkas beach in the Village Totoli, Banggae also known as fishing village and boat building center Sandeq typical Mandar. Fishing boats lined up along the coast are anchored and can be rented. Maluno beach in the village of Puttada, about 35 km from Majene also has a panoramic view and beautiful white sand. Similarly, in the Village Baurung Barana beach lined with palm trees and beach Barana charming as well.

Another object is Limboro Hot Water Baths located in DesaTallu Banua, Sendana District, approximately 46 miles from downtown Majene. This tourism object occupies an area of ​​100 m2. The hot water that are here can meyembuhkan various skin diseases.

The location was on the mountaintops Limboro, it was cool with beautiful natural scenery of hazelnut and cocoa crops. Transportation to the attractions there are 6 units of 4 whell hardtop car drivers to take visitors. Here there are no sellers Villa and corn on the cob in the vicinity.

Sandeq derived and Mandar language, which means sharp. Lehar construction of the boat body is very thin like a model knife, and on the triangular-shaped screen. Screen form and construction that makes this boat so the rate at sea, and in good weather conditions, can go at speeds of 75 to 20 knots per hour.
Sandeg boat was first made by Rangas are in an environment that is Rangas, Village Totoli. Banggae subdistrict, about 70 miles west of the district capital of Majene.

In the world of international tourism and cruise boats Sandeq already known. Sandeq boat which has a dual function in addition to local specialty fishing boats every year Mandar also used as a tool Maritime sports competitions.

This boat has become part of tourism development, which since 1995 Race Sandeq activity has become an important event coupled with Tourism South Sulawesi Anniversary Proclamation of the Republic of Indonesia each year.

Boat Sandeq become a national asset and has been exhibited in Paris, France and in museumkan at the Museum d'Histoire Naturelle in the name of Spirit of Mandar.
Cultural tourism can be developed and preserved, among others, is the Tomb of Sheikh Abdul Manan who terlerak Pangaliali in the Village, District Banggae, about 1 km from the town of Majene.

This location is used as a place of ritual ceremonies (Mawlid) every year, and most people come to this place penitential prayers. Sheikh Abdul Manan known as the first Islamic Religious broadcaster in the District of Majene.

Another tomb complex is Imanang, located in the New Urban Village District Banggae Pambo'boran. The length around the complex is 197 m and is situated at an altitude of 35 m above sea level.
The main character who is buried in this complex is Imanang. He was a descendant of King did not have so-called Imanang which means Infertility.

The tomb complex is Tambulese in the area of ​​Environmental Teppo, New Village, District Banggae. Located on the hill about 55 from sea level, the number of graves that there are about 79 pieces.

The tomb complex Lombeng Milk / Milk Lambe Village is located in the neighborhood Ayulita Tande, District Banggae and at the top of the hill and is at an altitude of 100 m above sea level, the tomb of a total of around 262 pieces.

The tomb complex Mandar kings and The Hadat Banggae also much visited. This tomb complex is included in the administrative area Pangali Sub-ali, District Banggae and its location is easily accessible for visitors.

Polewali Mandar
Owned natural potential of this area include marine tourism Palippis  and Labuang located in the village of Bala, District Balanipa putau Gusung. Toraja which has a panoramic view of beautiful beaches, tourist-sekka tirta Sekka dam located in the village Batupanga, District Luyo.

There was also a natural attractions kunyi waterfall, Anreapi and promising tourist attraction in the village of Agro kanang Battetanga, District Binuang tourism sector.
Of the various natural potential of this area of ​​which is owned maritime tourism and Labuang Palippis located in the village of Bala, District Balanipa Gusung Island, Toraja which has a panoramic view of beautiful beaches.

Tourism tirta Sekka-sekka dam located in the village district Batupanga Luyo, natural attractions Kunyi Waterfall, Anreapi is a promising tourism and agro tourism exist in the village Battetangga Kanang Binuang District.

Sources: Tourism Information Book Archipelago Ministry of Culture and Tourism Republic of Indonesia