The 10 Best Things to Do in Jayapura, Papua
Jayapura (Indonesian: Kota Jayapura; Dutch: Hollandia) is the provincial capital of Papua, Indonesia. It is situated on the island of New Guinea, on Yos Sudarso Bay (formerly known as Humboldt Bay). It covers an area of 935.92 km, and borders Jayapura Regency to the west, Keerom Regency to the south, the nation of Papua New Guinea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the north. It had a population of 256,705 at the 2010 Census; the latest official estimate (as of January 2014) is 315,872.
1. Skow Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By indrakm - Cimahi, IndonesiaCimahi, Indonesia
Be here sooner, because the border closes at 4 PM
I arrived at this place, Skuow, the Indonesia and Papua New Guinea border 15 minutes before 4 PM. I regretted so much since I only had few time to enjoy the view from the top of the hill. So just remember to get here sooner. If you came here sooner, you c
2. Jayapura City Hill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Juanito_Hayburg - El Paso, TexasEl Paso, Texas
NO JUMPING view of JayapuraINDONESIA!
I was overnighting close to the airport and met fantastic tour guide ESAU, who advised me about his customized tour. It seemed a bit pricy initially, but at the conclusion of this several-hour (motor)car event, I felt quite satisfied. Amongst the many sto
3. Harlem Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By donnynugraha
Indulge yourself with breathtaking view
I found that this beach is the best place I visited during my Jayapura trip. To reach here, you need to drive about 2 hours heading to west of Jayapura or Tablanusu district. The road was not that good, small road and a bit bumpy. Once you get to Tablanus
4. Love Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Samuelpas - Bekasi, IndonesiaBekasi, Indonesia
Amazing lovely lake
It took 1 hour and 45 minutes from airport Sentani to this lake by car. The road was mostly in good condition. There was local people who take entrance fee IDR 50000 per car.The lake was really have heart shape. Try to stop at several spot to find the bes
5. Jayapura Mall
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Mal Jayapura is a shopping center that is located in the heart of Jayapura at Jalan Sam Ratulangi APO, Bhayangkara, North Jayapura, Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. Mal Jayapura concept Mall Lease (Lease), consisting of 5 floors and 1 Mezzanine with the concept of "4 in 1 Destination Shopping". Mal Jayapura location is close to the Jayapura police station of Papua, Cendrawasih Sports Hall and not far from the Swiss Belhotel Papua. Mal Jayapura equipped with travelator and lift to allow visitors to get around in each floor.
Reviewed By agustinusprabowo - Jayapura, IndonesiaJayapura, Indonesia
The one and the only representative Mal at Jayapura
Mal of Jayapura is the one and the only representative Mal at Jayapura even at papua and west papua province.Have 4th floor, Cinema, kid's area (amazone), food point, hypermart and matahari dept store.Beside that, a few franchiser has opened a booth at Ma
6. Base-G Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Samuelpas - Bekasi, IndonesiaBekasi, Indonesia
Beach and rocks
The beach was about 20 minutes from the city. It has beatiful beach line and at the end of the beach there were some rocks formation. I think the best spot is there. Climb the rocks and take picture. Unfortunately this beach wasn't manage well by the gove
7. Bukit Teletubbies Kabupaten Jayapura
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Samuelpas - Bekasi, IndonesiaBekasi, Indonesia
Climb the hill for great sunset
The location was around 1,5 hour from Jayapura. From the parking area we must climb a quite steep hill but still easy enough to climb. It is about 5-10 minutes to climb. From the top the view was really amazing. I could see the Sentani Lake and the hills
8. Hamadi Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Malarchy - London, United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom
Unwelcoming Beach
Hamadi Beach is a narrow strip of sand in Jayapura. It is accessed via a road with an unoffiical checkpoint - the locals charge for entry. The beach is fairly shallow, and looks out onto a body of water with a man-made barrier designed to keep the area sa
9. Pemancingan Permata Hijau
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Our sites are offering landscape Papua recreation, fishing, out bond and etc.
Reviewed By Evawaty - Jakarta, IndonesiaJakarta, Indonesia
Place for Relax near Jayapura
The place is clean and neat. You will feel that you are not in Papua. The food variety also good. I came with my team around 14 people. They are surely enjoy relaxing in this place
10. Museum Loka Budaya
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By lalomanu - Saitama, JapanSaitama, Japan
Asmat Totem Pole
I entered this museum with my guide. He said it was closed in weekend but he asked to open this museum in advance and I was able to enter here. There was a big totem pole made by Asmat in the entrance. I am not familiar with art but I understand that it i