Indonesia - Papua (PDF Chapter)
This is the Papua chapter from Lonely Planet’s Indonesia guidebook.
Even a country as full of adventure as Indonesia has its final frontier. And here it is: Papua, half of the world’s second-biggest island, New Guinea. It may be the youngest part of Indonesia, but Papua’s rich tribal traditions span thousands of years.
- hike among the thatched-hut villages, tribal culture and mountain grandeur of the Baliem Valley
- maps
- dive and snorkel in the real-life tropical aquarium of the Raja Ampat Islands
- transport
- hike through steamy lowland jungle to visit the world’s most accomplished tree house ar-chitects, the Korowai
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: West Papua, Sorong, Raja Ampat Islands, Manokwari & Around, Northern Papua, Jayapura, Sentani & Around, Pulau Biak, Nabire, Baliem Valley, Wamena, Yali Country, Southern Papua, Merauke, Wasur National Park, Asmat Region, Koro-wai.
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