South Sulawesi is huge. The sprawling capital and bustling port city of Makassar in the far south is tumultuous yet friendly, and likely where your journey will start or end. While you're there, feast on some of the best seafood on the island and explore the stunning karst landscapes just outside of town.
If you have a little longer, the southeast corner of the peninsula is home to sleepy Pantai Bira with its world-class diving and fine sandy beaches.
Sulawesi is a large island in Southeast Asia , in the Indonesian archipelago. The island is one of the largest in both Indonesia and the world as a whole. Sulawesi is best known for its mountainous terrain and its rainforests, the latter of which once covered the entire island until human activity led to mass deforestation.
The island is also home to a myriad of ethnic groups, who speak dozens of languages. Sulawesi is underdeveloped compared to other parts of Indonesia. Thus, most of its people still rely on the land and the other natural resources of the island to make a living.
The island of Sulawesi is located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago. It is part of the island chain known as the Greater Sunda Islands. The island is bordered to the north by the Celebes Sea, across which is the Philippines. The Makassar Strait is situated to the west of Sulawesi, as is the island of Borneo , across the strait.
The island has also been referred to as Celebes, like the aforementioned sea of the same name. It covers an area of , It basically consists of four interconnecting peninsulas. Sulawesi has a long coastline, measuring about 6, km. It is very mountainous, and features some active volcanoes. The southern peninsula and south-central part of the island is characterized by large plains.
The highest peak on the island of Sulawesi is Mt. Ratenkombola, which is also known simply as Mario. It reaches a height of 3, meters. Towuti, Poso, and Matana are the largest lakes on the island, which contains a total of 13 freshwater lakes.
Lake Matana is the deepest lake in Southeast Asia. They offer an unforgettable insight into the life of the islanders. Most guests visit the traditional market in Benteng, the Capital of Selayar, and the Dongson Drum, a gong that was given as a wedding present by a Chinese prince several centuries ago. Waterfalls and caves are also destinations for a trip. The tours are always an adventure and the local guides are pleased to show the guests the island through their eyes, always endeavouring to make mystical places and the unique nature of the island into an unforgettable experience.
The guides also often add some personal details, combined with something very mysterious, such as a crocodile that is the reincarnation of a dead sister or a fossilized skull which is guarded like a treasure by an old man.
Well, best to leave something to be a surprise. Before or after your stay on Selayar, you can discover the culture of Sulawesi by taking a day trip to Toraja in the heart of Sulawesi.
Exploring the ancient culture of the Toraja people makes the journey to Sulawesi a special experience. In the metre high region live a people that have preserved their original culture into our present time. The unique landscape, original rainforest and mountain ranges are perfect for long walks and expeditions. Tana Toraja is located on the main Sulawesi island, km north of Makassar, the provincial capital of South Sulawesi. The total area is 3. The topography of Tana Toraja is mountainous.
The minimum elevation is m, while the maximum is 3, above the sea level.
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