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.
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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