Lake Sentani : Introduction to Spectacular Papua

Travel within Papua can be relaxing when it started with a visit to Lake Sentani, brighter scenic beauty of water located near Jayapura, capital of Papua. The stillness of the water is calmer, evoking a particular wonder whether a lake should actually be in paradise. The Cyclops Mountains covering the north and lush vegetation as a backdrop, safely protecting the twenty-four villages surrounding the lake. People here are friendly and creative carving its reputation among the best boat builders in the land of Guinea.

To best experience the thrill of sailing on the lake, rent a motor boat available in one of the villages. The guide has taken you on the overnight bus from Jayapura will show you where to get one of the canoes. Experience the thrill of being caressed by the warm breeze, while the acceleration in the lake, the picture of the houses on stilts, meet local people and make friends with your guide, and finally, boldly brag about it in travel blogs.

Sentani Lake and the surrounding area was once the field of training for amphibious aircraft landings. It was built by the Japanese and captured by the U.S. Army in 1944. History of the American war, General McArthur said to have been set in the lake and its islands 22, and came with his victory in island-hopping strategy.

Living as farmers, and the location near the capital of the province, are reasons why most of the population around the lake you can visit. stilt houses with pools and landscape networks are commonplace. The lake is home to at least 33 species of fish, of which almost half of them are native. Sawfish (Pristis microdon) was the headquarters of the lake, is now said to have been extinguished. This fish is one of the indigenous motifs found in Sentani woodwork. Hang one of these elements in the wall as a brand that has been dramatically made in the wilderness of Papua.