Beautiful coral reefs of Wakatobi...

Interested in looking for different exotic panoramic site? As far as the eye could see only the sea around us, beautiful white sandy beach, the waves hit the shoreline, a variety of marine life and unique coral reef in front... Look at the following set of island lagoons of coral atolls scattered, and rock walls with diversity of marine life composition, the unique places attracting foreign tourists and diving enthusiasts...

A set of connected islands like gems into one, located in the area called Bajo tribe people who live in the waters around the Tukang Besi Islands, absorb the beauty of the underwater Wakatobi - a series of islands join there: Wangi-Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko - located in the middle of a meeting of three coral reefs of the world, will not hesitate in the heart...

What makes Wakatobi (a name derived from the acronym for the largest island before, namely Wangi-wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko) special is the total land area, about 97 percent of the sea. That is where its uniqueness, because only 3 percent of the land that shaped the islands...

Wakatobi is a regency in Southeast Sulawesi province had its capital in Wangi-Wangi, since December 18, 2003 with an area of 823 km². Wakatobi designated as a national park in 1996, with a total area of 1.39 million ha, about marine biodiversity, scale and condition of coral, which occupies one of the highest priority position of marine conservation in Indonesia. To achieve this...? Oohh.... There are really flights there, the airline Express Air and Susi Air also Garuda Indonesia will open a route from Jakarta to Makassar-Wakatobi trip...

Like diving? Do not worry... Dozens of dive sites can be reached easily... Take a look at the diverse marine life, colorful and majestic... There are mysteries that want to open... the best coral reefs in the world and according to observations of a few divers there, the condition of the healthiest coral reefs today, the magic The spectacular underwater...

Amazingly why it is better known abroad than at home, of course this is why... This region is famous in the United States and in England because marine biodiversity enthusiasts to be one interesting topic in the developed world... We are a country surrounded by sea, but less loved... Oh nooo? According to the regents of Wakatobi, Hugua who looked so excited when encountered and ask him to talk... It must immediately tell the specialty area that...

Wakatobi eligible to claim as a real paradise in the heart of the underwater world of coral triangle which includes the six countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Timor Leste. Wakatobi National Park has 750 types of coral reefs than 850 types of coral reefs in the world. Wakatobi recorded a species of coral reef more than countries in other world...

Of course we believe in for Mr. Hugua, given other than as a unique tourist destination, Wakatobi National Park is also a living laboratory for the world of science and research submarine, in cooperation with a number of major universities in Europe, certainly related to the marine wealth...

"Of the three centers of world-class diving, Wakatobi superior and stunning. It has been recognized worldwide. Caribbean have only 50 types of coral reefs, while the Red Sea (Egypt) have 300 types of coral reefs," explains Hugua.

Yes, Why not Mr. Hugua? With the potential of natural beauty, biological wealth under the sea, the unique local culture, and that no tourists will be forgotten is the incredible culinary pleasures ..., Wakatobi has a 'suami' (husband in English) that can be eaten ... Hahaaa .... Moreover, this? 'Suami' who could eat the rollicking tune at the Wakatobi citizens as soami, made from grated sweet woods. Once they are mixed in such a way, it turns out, if eaten, taste delicious far defeated cassava... Yummy... ;)

Enjoy the Bajo village atmosphere that is built upon the sea, known as a tough sailor and unique way to catch fish only with a spear. Moreover... Ooohh .... Woven cloth handicrafts local residents can also be obtained, cheap price... Not bad... Hahaaa... Not really very expensive...

In Kaledupa, known craft is Wuray sarongs and folding mats. If you stop by the Binongko Island, there are groups of the iron craftsman. From these craftsmen, Wakatobi archipelago known as the Tukang Besi islands. Diversity of flora and fauna so spoil the eye...

We certainly think it would be futile if not optimized this privilege should be able... and natural resources are extraordinary, including coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass, fish spawning areas, marine mammals, birds migration, turtle nesting, and coastal fish... Wow... Try it if the opportunity to see for themselves it's all... During this Wakatobi actually exploited tens of thousands of researchers to investigate its biodiversity. And do not be surprised if the results of their research will be trafficked into the country of origin. Meanwhile, local residents would not be able to enjoy the results.

Mr. Hugua has plan that in part has come true to build an international marine research center at Wakatobi and expectations of this research center will attract the number of tourists who come to Wakatobi and move the economy in the region...

Sure did not hesitate Sir... When all in a well package tour package, Indonesia it is not only Bali at all?

Interested to get there?

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