Makassar - South Sulawesi

VISIT MAKASSAR

PLACES OF INTEREST in Makassar

Historical sites: Rotterdam Fort, Somba Opu Fort, the tomb of Syech Yusuf, the tomb of Prince Diponegoro, the tomb of Tallo King, Mandala Monument

Natural sites: Losari Beach and Paotere harbor to see traditional Pinisi schooners.
Marine tourism: islets such as Khayangan, Lae-Lae, Samalona, Kodingareng, Barang Lompo, Barang Caddi, and resort areas like Akkarena Beach, Tanjung Bayam Beach and Tanjung Bunga Beach.
Religious tourist destinations, including the old Katangka Mosque, Raya Mosque, Al Markaz Al Islami Mosque and La Galigo Museum.

PLACES OF INTEREST around Makassar

Natural sites: Bantimurung Waterfall, Pattunuang Natural Caves, Bulu Sipong Hill with its caves, Bonto Somba Waterfall, Lerang Pannige, Kuri Beach, and Karaenta Natural Reserve.

Bantimurung Waterfall is a destination in South Sulawesi that tourists should not miss, as it can be reached in an hour's drive from Makassar and a 30-minute drive from Hasanuddin Airport. Situated at the valley of a limestone hill with its fertile tropical vegetation, Bantimurung Waterfall is a government protected natural reserve that houses a beautiful waterfall and 1000 ha of surrounding forest. There are also several caves around the waterfall, which make this area an ideal habitat for many types of butterflies and rare birds.

Bantimurung also has a reservation of rare butterflies. The best time to see butterflies is when the sun appears after a shower, as the butterflies form a riot of color while flying from one shrub to another.

Historical tourism sites: the district has Leang-leang prehistoric park, Leang Akkarrasa Rammang-rammang historic site, Kassi Kebo cemetery, Karaeng Simbang cemetery, Japanese fort, and Karaeng Loe Ripakere traditional houses.

Agro tourism: Maros (eastern from the city of Makassar) also has agro tourism attractions such as the Pucak Safari Garden and various types of typically traditional food.

HOW TO GET FROM THE AIRPORT to Makassar

Sultan Hasanuddin Airport, Makassar/Ujung Pandang (UPG) – Bus Terminal Malengkeri

- The fastest way is going by taxi (cost Rp100.000-Rp.200.000) – 30-40 minutes (toll included)

- The cheapest way is going by public transportation called “Pete-pete”. First, from Sultan Hasanuddin Airport to Bus Terminal Daya using pete-pete (about 1 hour, Rp 5.000), Second, From Terminal Daya (B) to Bus Terminal Malengkeri ( about an half hour, Rp 5.000)

- Take “Pete-pete” from Sultan Hasanuddin Airport to Karebosi in the center of the Makassar (Rp 15.000) – note that it can take over 2 hours since “Pete-pete” doesn’t go on the fast highway

WHERE TO STAY in MAKASSAR

It is extremely difficult to find hotels or hostels in Makassar as they are spread in small side streets. We have seen lots of them on on Jl Sulawesi and Jl Jampea

Makassar cheap hostels: New Legend Hostel: Standard (KingSize - Double Bed) Rp. 125.000,- inc Breakfast www.newlegendhostel.com

TAKALAR REGENCY

Puntondo Beach in Takalar Regency (1.5 hour form Makassar)

– the beach is nice and it has possibilities to snorkel and there are mangroves

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