Mansinam Island in Manokwari City, West Papua Province
West Papua Province and Christianity are related to each other. Some missionaries came to Papua Island and taught local people regarding the religion. Not to mention they introduced modern culture to those people. It happened about 160 years ago. In order to retrieve such kind of history, people constructed a monument in Mansinam Island. Today, the island becomes a popular vacation destination in West Papua Province. The location is in Doreh Cape, which is situated near to Manokwari City. Not only it holds an important history, the island also offers pristine nature with a stunning beach.
The Nuance
Mansinam is an inhabited island, as there are about 800 people living there. In terms of nuance, it is comfortable and peaceful. Thanks to the presence of coconut trees and lush vegetation in any parts of the island. As mentioned before, there is a cross monument there. The location is near to the beach. The size is small, though. Many people come to the memorial site for pilgrimage and learn the history of West Papua’s first Christianity teachings. When it comes to facilities, the island is lacking good accommodations and services. Though, the beauty of nature is second to none.
Exploring Mansinam Island
It is true the cross monument becomes a primary attraction in Mansinam Island. However, many other lures are available in Mansinam. For instance, there is a reminiscence of a church, which was built by the first priests in West Papua Province. There is nothing much left, but it is worth a visit. Near to the location, there is an old well. This was built to provide fresh water to local people. The fact is that the well remains in a good condition until now. It becomes the part of the history of the entry of Christianity in such province.
Next, tourists should head to the hill. It is the home of the Statue of Christ that has an enormous size. The government constructed the statue in order to commemorate the history of Christianity in West Papua Province. That means Mansinam Island becomes the representation of it. At glance, the figure is similar to that of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Though, the size is way much smaller than that giant figure. As part of Mansinam Island, it attracts more visitors over time. No wonder, the island becomes more popular, especially among Christians.
A simple and small island like Masinam becomes an attractive location to visit these days. Thanks to the historical value. It’s such a waste if tourists don’t drop by on the island when visiting Manokwari City. Apart from the history, Mansinam Island also offers a peaceful and lush nature. That means it can be a good location for relaxing and family outing, as well. Overall, no one would regret visiting the island.
Nearby Attractions
- Doreri Cape
- Manokwari City
- Gunung Meja Nature Park
- Arfak Mountains
How to Get There
First, travelers need to head to Manokwari City. It is reachable using an airplane to Rendani Airport. Next, they need to rent a speedboat and head to Mansinam Island. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the site. Not to mention the rent fee is affordable.
Where to Stay
- Aston Niu Manokwari Hotel
- Mansinam Beach Hotel
- Mutiara Hotel
- Aries Hotel
- Mokwam Hotel
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