15 Interesting Attractions in South Sulawesi

South Sulawesi with the City of Makassar is the capital city of the province is no stranger to the public. This province, located in the southern part of the island of  Sulawesi, is one of the Provinces in Indonesia with a variety of tourism beauty.

Many tourist attractions in South Sulawesi have a special attraction for tourists, both local and foreign.

If you are planning a vacation with family, relatives or friends to Sulawesi, Selata Sulawesi is capable of being one of the destinations that you should consider.

For more details, here are some of the most beautiful tourist attractions in South Sulawesi to visit.

List of Attractions in South Sulawesi

1. Malino

In addition to being famous for the beautiful panoramic views of the sea, South Sulawesi also provides mountain scenery that is equally beautiful, one of which is Malino. Malino is a tourist place in South Sulawesi that provides natural views of the mountains and highlands that are very cool and spoil the eyes.

An urban village located in Kab. This Gowa presents the beauty of the mountains before you even reach the destination. During the trip you will be spoiled with pine forests and the beauty of beautiful limestone.

This famous tourist spot since the Dutch era, besides presenting panoramic views of the mountains, also gives the beauty of many waterfalls that you should not miss.

In addition, because of the cold mountain air this place also provides other tours such as tea plantations, blue valleys and historical tours in the form of interesting Japanese heritage bunkers.

2. Somba Opu

Somba Opu Fortress was built in 1525 by the Sultan of Gowa IX. The fort is a trade center and spice port that is crowded with traders from Asia and Europe. In 1669, the fort was ruled by the VOC and was destroyed until it was submerged by the tidal waves.

In the 1980s, this fort was rediscovered by a number of scientists, and in 1990 the fort was reconstructed to make it look better.

Now, Benteng Somba Opu has become a historical tourist attraction in Makassar City, in which there are several buildings of traditional Sulawesi houses representing the Bugis, Makassar, Mandar, and Toraja tribes. In addition, there is also a cannon with a length of 9 m and weighs 9,500 kg and a museum that contains historical objects inherited from the Gowa Sultanate.

3. Tanjung Bira Beach

Tanjung Bira Beach is a smooth and clean white sand beach with crystal clear sea water which is very famous in South Sulawesi. visitors can also watch the sunrise and sunset and the beauty of the two islands in front of them, namely the island of Liukang loe and the island of Kambing (uninhabited).

Tanjung Bira is located in Bulukumba Regency or around 200 km from Makassar City. Bira Beach has been equipped with facilities such as parking lots, lodging, hotels, villas, bungalows, and restaurants and others. In the coastal area there is also a ferry port that is ready to take visitors who want to travel to Selayar Island.

4. Losari Beach

Who doesn't know the beauty of Losari beach. This beach is well-known in various circles as one of the beautiful and mandatory icons of Makassar city to visit when going to Makassar.

This beach besides beautiful is also different from most other beaches. If you usually know the beach with the beauty and softness of the sand, then on this beach you will not find sand but concrete on the shore.

Although it does not have sand as a place to relax and play, this beach offers a variety of activities that are no less enjoyable. You can go fishing, banana boat rides or water bikes, sail by boat and so on.

In addition, you can jog in the morning on the tracks after enjoying the sunrise or enjoying the beauty of the sunset while tasting various culinary offerings offered.

5. Samalona Island

Another tourist spot in South Sulawesi that you should not miss. Samalona Island is one of the marine tourism objects that are visited by many local and foreign tourists. This island area is very good for diving, because around it there are coral reefs inhabited by a variety of tropical fish and other marine biota.

The island is about 6.8 km from the city of Makassar which can be reached in around 20-30 minutes using boot speed. In this location there are also some simple inns in the form of stilt houses that can accommodate around 20 people. In addition, there are also several food stalls that provide a variety of fresh seafood.

6. Gusung Island

The small island is 1.6 km from the coast of Makassar city and can be accessed in just 5 minutes by speed boat from the Popsa Pier, Makassar.

The island was a dike that stretched from 1 north to south, which served to reduce the waves entering the port area in Makassar. However, because the sedimentation process occurs continuously and has been going on for a long time, white sand builds up on the north side of the embankment. This white sand gradually grows in size and widens to form one island.

There are various activities that can be done on this island, such as playing in the water on the beach, snorkeling and even diving. However, most of those who visit are those who want to play water while sunbathing on the beach.

7. TakaBonerate Marine Park

The marine park which is one of the leading tourist attractions in South Sulawesi located in Selayar Islands is a paradise for divers to enjoy the underwater scenery and is perfect for those of you who have a hobby of snorkeling.

You can enjoy various panoramas of underwater life by taking a swim with hundreds of fish, turtles, turtles and the beauty of a very beautiful coral reef. Besides being beautiful with its underwater panorama, this tour also provides very affordable prices.

The rates given to enjoy the beauty of this park are 25,000 for domestic tourists and 60,000 for foreign tourists. Not only that, you can rent a variety of diving equipment with only 250,000 so you don't have to bother to bring the equipment from home.

8. Bantimurung National Park

The national park located in Maros district, or approximately 45 km from the center of Makassar, is very famous as the kingdom of butterflies. There are around 250 types of butterflies that are there so that butterflies are made into the mascot of the Balammurung National Park.

So that you will not only be presented with a panoramic view of charming natural beauty but will also add to your knowledge.

The park with an area of ​​43,750 ha besides being famous for its millions of charming butterflies also provides natural beauty with limestone hills, waterfalls and equally charming caves.

9. Phinisi Boat Craft Center

Tana Beru is famous as a traditional boat / boat building. You will feel amazed to see the community's expertise in making traditional boats with wooden construction and traditional equipment as well.

They were able to make a boat that was very sturdy and magnificent based solely on the experience and knowledge gained from their ancestors, without using written images or literature. History proves that the Phinisi Nusantara Boat had successfully sailed to Vancouver Canada, the United States in 1986.

Therefore, Bulukumba is dubbed the Butta Panritta Lopi, which means the earth or the land of the experts of the Phinisi Boat maker. This Phinisi Boat craft center is located on the coast of the village of Tana Beru, Bontobahari District, Bulukumba.

10. Goa Look Allo

The Allo look is a natural cave that is used as a "grave" for the Toraja people. Many reasons this area is one of the favorite destinations of tourists in Tana Toraja, whether it's tau-tau (statue), the cave itself, or the beautiful stretch of rice fields sandwiched between the maze of cliffs.

In the cave, you can find hundreds of erongs (coffins in the shape of animals), tau-tau, and bones from the Toraja people who were once buried there.

11. Ke'te Kesu

Ke'te Kesu, one of the villages in Tanah Toraja is a tourist spot in South Sulawesi that is rich in culture and history. Ke'te Kesu means the center of activity, where there are villages, places for carving and graves. The center of the activity is a row of traditional houses called Tongkonan, which are fascinating objects in this village.

Besides Tongkonan, there are also rice barns and megalith buildings in the vicinity. About 100 meters behind the village there are cliff burial sites with dependent graves and tau-tau in a stone building that is given a fence.

This Tau-tau shows the appearance of the owner everyday. The village is also known for its carving expertise owned by its inhabitants and is also a good place to shop for souvenirs. Located about 4 Km from the southeast of Rantepao.

12. Bulupoloe Island

This Bulupoloe Island belongs to the administrative region of East Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi. East Luwu Regency is about 500 km from Makassar City.

The enchantment of the sea presented by Bulupoloe Island adds to the awe because of the beach conditions that are still very natural and not contaminated with pollution. Not only that, the sea water on this island is very clear, decorated with a variety of fascinating coral reefs, colorful fish and other marine life that further adds to the vibrant underwater life on this Bulupoloe Island.

Besides nature tourism, on this island we can also enjoy traditional Luwu culinary tours, and there are also several inns.

13. Kapoposang Island

One of the tourist attractions in South Sulawesi that has charming underwater natural charm. This island, which is one of the Spermonde islands, has a very beautiful cluster of coral reefs by storing a variety of interesting marine biota.

Located in Mattiroujung Village, Liukang Tupabiring District, Kab. Kepep, and can be reached by using a speed boat around 90 minutes northwest of Makassar.

14. Pulau Cangke

A small island that is administratively included in the Regency. Pangkep, Selata Sulawesi has a charming natural charm with beautiful natural scenery.

On this island you can enjoy a calm natural atmosphere with lush green trees, white sand, and clear sea water.

On this island which is also a place for laying turtles, you can enjoy the beauty of coral reefs and colorful fish from above sea level, especially at low tide.

Therefore, in addition to being the right place to escape from everyday life, this tourist area is also the right place for you who like snorkeling, diving or fishing.

15. Dutungan Island

This island with an area of ​​about 9 hectares with a beautiful natural atmosphere and charming scenery. In addition to the beautiful white sand, on the outside it is also overgrown with thick mangrove forests. In addition, on one corner of the island there are also quite beautiful rock clusters.

Surrounded by blue sea views and charming marine biota and coral reefs, you will feel at home to stay in this place. Located in Cilelang Village, Kab. Barru.

Those are some interesting tourist attractions in South Sulawesi. May be useful