As the Capital of Kabupaten (Regency) Jayapura, Sentani becomes thetourist entrance through Sentani Airport that can be landed by wide body planes, such as Boing 737 - series 400 & Mc Donnal Douglas, simultaneously their exit to any other tourism objects in any other Regency in Papua Province.
Jayapura Regency is only 45 km from Jayapura city and can be reached in 30 minutes by land transportation. It has considerable tourism potential in Papua and is always straghtening up as well as presenting cultural attractions to support the tourism.
Jayapura Regency is prepared to present complete and unique packages of Tourism, namely CULTURE, NATURE, HISTORY AND SPECIFIC INTEREST on Cycloop Mountain being one of the world forest with thousands of Flora and Fauna.
The erection of General Douglas Mac Arthur Monument on a hill by the alliedArmy of the United States of America is the historical proof of the World War II. From there, we can enjoy the Beauty of Sentani Lake while singing and dancing on a BOAT telling the WORLD that Jayapura Regency is the Paradise of Tourism World that we call " PAPUA THE PARADISE ON EARTH". Only 25 minutes by vehicle, you can see the Beauty of "Pasir Putih Beach" with millions of aquatic species and biota.The Divers and Snorklers at DEPAPRE BEACH are prepared to participate in contributing to present the beauty of the nature there. SENTANI LAKE extends to 9.360 hectares and is 75 meters above sea level. It has a very beautiful Panorama with Unique and Beautiful Setlement and Houses by the Lake's edge even on islands amidst the lake.
Come to our Presentation to make Papua the Main Tourism Destination in Indonesia in 2010 through THE CULTURE OF EVENTS "SENTANI LAKE FESTIVAL 2010" on june 19-23 2010.
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WELCOME TO THE CULTURE OF EVENT
SENTANI LAKE FESTIVAL 2010
Regency Administration
JAYAPURA
Habel Melkias Suwae, S.Sos, MM
Head of Regency