Tourism to Oceania has had a significant boom in recent decades, despite the distance that must be traveled from the countries of the European or American continent. Within this territory there is a country where large-scale tourist activity has been developed, due to two fundamental elements: nature and culture, which in turn includes the spiritual component.
Indonesia, officially bears the name of the Republic of Indonesia, and is an island country located between Southeast Asia and Oceania, whose capital is Jakarta, located on the Island of Java. Basically, this country is made up of an archipelago that includes around 17,508 islands, whose total number of inhabitants is 237 million, an amount that places it as the fourth most populous country in the world.
It should be noted that the geographical location of Indonesia within the borders of the Pacific tectonic plates, in addition to the Eurasian and Indo-Australian, make it have numerous volcanoes, of which about 150 are currently active, which is why which is exposed to very frequent earthquakes.
But these circumstances are not an impediment for millions of people from all over the world to visit Indonesia every year, since there they can live wonderful experiences in a series of mountains and beaches with a unique, enveloping and magical nature, which give life to a culture full of of ancestral customs that bewitches tourists and makes them enter a different world full of charm and magic.
Considering all the tourist potential of this beautiful country made up mostly of islands, we are going to take a tour of the most important and visited places where you can make excursions through wonderful mountains, as well as enjoy beautiful beaches.
Let’s start by recommending a cruise that takes place from the island of Bali, considered the tourist jewel of this country, to Komodo, where the largest lizards in the world are found, and that can reach 100 kilograms with about 3 meters in length. During this tour, tourists can dive during stops at the Sangean, Gili and Rinca islands, which are located in the Nusa Tenggara region, which comprises an impressive set of islands located to the east of Indonesia and close to the north of Australia.
It should be noted that Nusa Tenggara is the province with the greatest plant and animal diversity, which provides it with a special charm, with enigmatic and impressive landscapes that make tourists fall in love with its charms, in addition to its paradisiacal beaches and varied recreational activities can be developed.
As for the islands of Komodo and Rinca, we must point out that they are rugged and lonely islands, but with an exceptional panorama, full of color and beautiful landscapes. These islands are located between Flores and Sumbawa, which is where the home of the legendary and mythical Komodo dragon is located.
As we explained before, to get to these islands, a journey must be undertaken from Bali to Komodo, which lasts about 4 days, but it is the most fun way to do the tour, since waterfalls and inland lakes with unique beauty are visited, you can practice snorkeling in wonderful places of this National Park, in which diving is one of the favorite activities of tourists, because it is characterized by combining both hot and cold waters. In addition, you can see shades of the waters ranging from turquoise to topaz greens that give a special touch to the landscape.
This is how, you can enjoy waters with a temperature of approximately 29 degrees in the north of the islands, which requires a 1 mm diving suit, but in the southern part, the water is cold and you must use suits of about 1 mm. 5mm
On the other hand, the large number of islands that comprise the Indonesian archipelago, allows to find green islands, of varied colors, some almost deserted, as well as volcanic islands, other very lonely islands, to offer tourists various alternatives according to the preferences of each who and the activities you want to develop. If you choose diving, for example, in the volcanic islands you can dive in their surroundings in a water current with a warm temperature, very pleasant, which makes the activity a unique and wonderful experience.
One of the tourist attractions of Indonesia is the tour that can be done by motorcycle on the island of Bali, which is known worldwide as the tourist jewel of Indonesia, which is why more than 3 million tourists of all kinds visit it annually. , seeking adventure, exotic places, alternatives and different cultures.
In addition, you can practice surfing on the beaches of Kuta, which represents the central and most active point of balinesewhere there is a very fluid commercial activity, where you can get many clothing stalls, souvenirs, restaurants, etc., all crowded into the narrow street, where, by the way, the night merges with the day, in a modern and crowded environment between clubs and discos, which make the stay much more fun.
Kuta’s beaches are distinguished by having a very large extension, and by its quite long waves, so that lovers of water sports, especially surfing, prefer it to practice this sport. For this reason, Kuta becomes a special alternative, where they in turn offer surfboard rental services, as well as wonderful tours of the surroundings.
But, if Kuta represents the center of Bali’s activities, it should not be left out ubudwhich can be considered the soul of this island, where art and shows are mixed to provide tourists with fun and entertainment at all times, in addition to having many Balinese temples in the city and its surroundings, which are located between the impressive terraced rice fields, which are typical of Asian countries and are an icon of their cultures.
Undoubtedly, the charm of Ubud is due to the existence of small villages located in the surroundings of the city, which emit an energy of peace and tranquility that is enjoyed by lovers of nature, meditation and who seek to live an experience spiritual that makes them evolve. In this context, it is advisable to visit the famous Temple of the Monkeys, in addition to attending a music and dance show, which envelops the essence of Indonesian culture.
On the other hand, a trip to balinese it means living varied experiences where the enjoyment of enchanting beaches surrounded by mountains of spectacular colors, make the stay a true dream; and some of the ones that stand out are the so-called “Las Gili”which are made up of a trio of islands, which offer tourists delicacy, crystal clear waters and wonderful hues, as well as the opportunity to practice excellent diving, surrounded by turtles.
For a reason, Indonesia is considered one of the countries with the most and best diving in the world, one of the most important parks being the National Marine Park of bunakenwhich is located a short distance from Bali, and contains 70% of the species that inhabit the western Pacific Ocean, providing the opportunity to enjoy dives with different dives on each occasion, due to the variety found at the bottom of its waters.
Another alternative for those people who are looking for peace and tranquility, to get away from the hustle and bustle of the cities, from the traffic, and to escape from modern life, are the Togean Islands, where in addition to beaches with crystal clear waters, with a perfect temperature, a wonderful underwater life for diving; in an environment full of color typical of an abundant nature, there is no Internet or telephone coverage, which will make you feel in a different world, from another era, with the necessary resources to enjoy tranquility without interruptions.
And if the intention of the trip to Indonesia is to see the highest mountains, they should go to Puncak Jaya, which is a peak of 4,884 meters that is located in the Cordillera del Surdinam, specifically in the province of Irian Jaya in the western foothills of Indonesia. the Maoke mountains, being the highest peak of the island and of all of Oceania, for which it is considered one of the highest peaks of the five continents. But, if you want to climb, physical conditions, knowledge, information and climbing techniques are required, so it is an activity that only prepared people can do.
Another impressive mountain is the Puncak Trikora, which has a height of 4,730 meters and is located in the same Surdinam mountain range, located in the province of Papua, it is part of the Jayawijaya mountain chain in the Maoke mountains, being ideal for lovers of climbing, which, like the Puncak Jaya mountain, requires good preparation, since it has been ascended by mountaineering experts, the first recorded ascent being that made by Dutch mountaineers on February 21, 1913.
Finally, we have the Puncak Mandala mountain, which has a height of 4,640 meters and forms this trio of mountains in this range that give life to an archipelago full of benefits and exuberant nature, with more than 150 active volcanoes, where seismic movements often occur due to its location on the Pacific, Eurasian and Indo-Australian tectonic plates; but even so, it offers an important tourist development that has been booming in recent years.