Waisai / WTC Beach in Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat
Waisai City is the capital of Raja Ampat Regency, and it is famous for its stunning tourist spots. One of the most recommended vacation destinations is Waisai Beach, which is located nearby. The locals also call it WTC (Waisai Torang Cinta) Beach, actually. This tourist spot is well-managed, as it is situated in the major city of Waigeo Island. No wonder, both facilities and environment are superb! All visitors won’t regret visiting it, regardless of their purposes. After all, the beach is suitable for photography, sightseeing, and family outing.
The Nuance
WTC beach is locals’ favorite, which means it is often crowded by people. There is even a park and statue near to the shoreline, which is located on a paved area. Not to mention there is a landmark with a sign “Pantai WTC” on it. It is located near to such small park. This explains why no visitors get troubled in reaching the beach. Thanks to the sign. What’s next? It is the formation of tall coconut trees. They become the prime feature of the beach, after all. Near to that area, tourists can find some places for resting and eating.
Exploring Waisai Beach
Just because it is surrounded by nice facilities, doesn’t mean the sea scenery is boring. On the other hand, the beach combines breathtaking scenery and superb amenities. Tourists can even find several hotels near to the beach, on which they can stay. These accommodations even provide good sea scenery, so the guests can enjoy it from their room. The thing is WTC Beach doesn’t feature white sand, unlike other beaches in Raja Ampat Regency. Despite this fact, it offers exotic charm, which is worth a sight.
Beach walking is a common activity in Waisai Beach. That means tourists can explore all features of WTC such as small corals, located on the shoreline. Those become a favorite spot for relaxation and taking pictures using a camera. The wind is a little bit strong, though. For a family with kids, they can simply play soccer on the beach and build some sandcastles. Swimming is possible, but it is not recommended for kids. As an alternative, they can enjoy fresh coconuts drinks near to the park.
What’s next? It is fishing! Many men come to Waisai Beach to catch some fishes. Tourists can join the locals, exploring the best spots for fishing. Next, it is to try some local specialties in nearby eateries. There are several options near to the beach, after all. At the end of the vacation, tourists can visit some local stores to buy souvenirs. The price varies, though. It depends on the value and rarity of the items.
Nearby Attractions
- Mansuar Island
- Daroyen Village
- Batanta Island
- Saleo Beach
How to Get There
For those coming from Jakarta, the first destination is Waisai city, which is located in Waiego Island. An airplane is the best transportation and the destination is Marinda Airport. Next, travelers can simply head to South Waigeo District and reach Waisai Beach. The whole trip doesn’t involve a speedboat, as the beach is located near to the main city.
Where to Stay
- Najwa Indah Inn
- Doberai Eco Resort
- Teraailan Resort
Learn to Cook Papeda at Weriagar District, West Papua
Weriagar is a district located in Teluk Bintuni Regency, West Papua Province, Indonesia. The staple food of the local Weriagar community is Papeda. Papeda is made from sago cooked in boiling water on a stove until the dough looks like glue. Papeda is delicious eaten with fish in soup. Sayur bunga pepaya (papaya flower bud vegetables) and tumis kangkung (stir-fried water spinach) are often served as side-dish vegetables to accompany papeda. On some coasts and lowlands on Papua, sago is the main ingredient to all the foods. Sagu bakar, sagu…
Tanjung Kasuari, Sorong
Tanjung Kasuari beach is located in Sorong city, West Papua. This tourism object is becomes one of the most visited tourism objects in Sorong and it has been visited almost everyday. It located around 7Km from down town of Sorong city, and it can be reach by using private vehicle or public transportation. The nuance in this beach is windy and it has white sandy path along the beach, the clear water and coconut trees along the area. It so refreshing and tropical alike. Moreover, the visitors can enjoy the sunset…
Nusrowi Island, The Exotic One On West Papua
Nusrowi Island is located on the west of Rumberpon island, Wondama Bay district. This small island has an area of ??approximately 4 hectares and surrounded by shallow waters and filled with coral reefs and many species of ornamental fish. You can also see other marine commodities like grouper, sea cucumbers and lobsters. In this place you can do your favorite activities such as diving, coral reef observations and fishing; to get to this place from Ransiki to a location, we can use a longboat which takes about 1.5 hours. www.Indonesia-Tourism.com
Amazingly Fak Fak
Fak Fak This district is famous for the agriculture plant of nutmeg, which make this city known as “Kota Pala” or the city of nutmeg. Fakfak regency is one of the oldest cities in Papua, with a high civilization. Historically Fakfak was a significant port town, being one of the few Papuan towns that had relations with the Sultanate of Ternate, being bound to it. The Sultanate later granted the Dutch colonial government permission to settle in Papua, including in Fakfak. The Dutch began the settlement in 1898. The town…
