Raja Ampat in West Papua's remote location. This region save a million underwater beauty. Raja Ampat marine tourism is known as one of the 10 best diving in the world.Charm and richness of the underwater world, became the mainstay of Raja Ampat penetrate the competitive world of tourism in Indonesia and the world. This area is known as a center of tropical natural resources of the richest in the world.
Most of the Indonesian people may not really know the Raja Ampat and what the riches of the districts located at the west end of the province of West Papua.If the name of Papua, which comes to mind for most Indonesian people certainly society with a culture that is still very simple, distinctive clothing (penis sheath) and prices of basic necessities are expensive.
But not so, particularly now Papua, West Papua Province which consists of 14 districts that are far different, as it continues to improve itself build the infrastructure to make it easy for anyone who wants to visit West Papua.
One district in West Papua continued to "writhe" € ?? is Raja Ampat, although inaugurated May 9, 2003, the region continues to "roll up our sleeves" € ?? build various facilities and infrastructure, especially infrastructure.
When going to Raja Ampat, tourists can use the ferry from Sorong with rates per 120,000 people. Mileage from Sorong to the beach Waisai Beloved (WTC), Raja Ampat between 2.5 to three hours.
Raja Ampat, which has more than 610 islands and four larger islands namely Waigeo Island, Misool Island, salawati and Batanta Island consists of 17 districts, the potential for the main purpose of the diver (diver) and also the underwater lovers. Likened to Raja Ampat as â € œsurgaâ € ?? for divers.
Recognized by the Regent of Raja Ampat, Marcus Wanma MSi., Though not as much as the diver who visit other areas of nautical tourism, has been visited by many diver-diver from abroad such as the USA, Australia, Europe and Asia.
As told by Max Ammer, owner and manager of eesort Sorido Bay and Kri Eco Resort, Raja Ampat, most of the guests are foreign tourists. "Just starting the last two years of domestic tourists visiting the resort, especially for diving (diving)," € ?? said Max Ammer.
According to Max, who claimed to have been about 20 years in this business, from visitors who stay and "diving" € ?? only about 15 percent of the total domestic tourists.
On average every week there are 14 to 20 foreign tourists who stay and do the diving, especially tourists from America, Europe and Asia.
Max also admitted that he was involved with a business that is not merely to make money but also preferred is an effort to conserve. Quite a long time to give sense to the locals about preserving the environment and nature conservation especially love animals and underwater wealth of very potential.
