"Vacation to Makassar? What are you doing?" maybe you will think so if someone deliberately invites you to Makassar for a vacation. Makassar is not a favorite holiday destination for tourists, but that doesn't mean this city in the south of the island of Sulawesi has no charm.
Makassar has a unique natural beauty. As a coastal city, you will easily reach the beach. One of the most famous is Losari Beach. Makassar also has a relic of the Dutch colonial era, namely the port of Rotterdam. Then, what else? Lots! Check out IamIndonesia's recommendations below.
Laelae Kecil Island
It's not difficult to reach small and beautiful islands from the city of Makassar, one of which is Laelae Kecil Island. It is only 5 km across the sea from the Losari beach area. You only need to spend IDR 10,000 to take a speedboat to get there and enjoy the beauty of the white sandy beach.
Kodingareng Keke Island
This island is also not to be missed. You can get there by speedboat. It is located further from the city center than the Laelae Kecil Island, so if you want to refresh, this place is a perfect destination! Besides enjoying the white sand and sea breeze, you can also snorkel around the island.
Kapoposang Island
There is one more beauty in the middle of the Makassar sea, namely Kapoposang Island. He said Kapoposang Island has the best diving and snorkeling spots in Makassar! You can rent equipment for snorkeling or diving with the officers on site. To get here, you need to travel by sea for approximately 3 hours.
Akkarena Beach
If you go to Akkarena beach, you don't need to cross the sea because it is still on the coastline of the city of Makassar. It is located not far from Trans Studio Makassar. This beach is the best location in Makassar city to watch the sunset.
Lantebung Mangrove Forest
Still in the beach theme but slightly different, Makassar city also has Lantebung mangrove tourism. There is a 250-meter long wooden bridge if you want to cross the two areas there. The panorama is beautiful, good for photos. In addition, you can also explore the nearby river by renting a wooden boat.
China Town
A different want? Try visiting a Chinatown on Jalan Sulawesi. This place is filled with buildings with distinctive architecture which are great for photos! In addition, this Chinatown area is also rich in history because it has existed since 1864.
That was just a tourist destination that was very close to the center of Makassar city. If you are willing to travel between cities for tens or even hundreds of km, there are still many natural beauties that you will admire.
So, how? Still doubting Makassar as a holiday destination?
