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January 14, 2025 | 04:13 pm
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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Raja Ampat in West Papua, Indonesia, has been recognized among must-visit destinations in 2025 by the New York Times. Included in their list of "52 Places to Go in 2025", Raja Ampat shares the spotlight with renowned global destinations such as Milan, Rotterdam, Abu Dhabi, Greenland, and Hamburg.
In their review, the New York Times describes Raja Ampat which is nestled within the Coral Triangle as the most diverse marine ecosystem on Earth. This remote archipelago, comprised of approximately 1,500 islands, cays, and shoals, offers breathtaking natural beauty both above and below the water's surface.
“Snorkel among spotted yellow boxfish and dive amid purple gorgonian sea fans. On land, explore secluded beaches fringed by coconut palms or trek into the jungle to spot the striking and rare Wilson’s bird of paradise,” said the review by the American media, written by journalist Ratha Tep.
A Conservation Success Story
In addition to its extraordinary beauty, Raja Ampat is a rare conservation success story. Amid declining stingray and shark populations worldwide, the number of reef manta rays in this region continues to grow.
The area also has an abundance of terrestrial flora and fauna, including 186 bird species, 40 amphibian species, 13 reptile species, 32 mammal species, 350 tree and palm species, 57 orchid species, and 5 pitcher plant species.
How to Reach Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat is a popular choice for many foreign tourists seeking solitude amid natural beauty. Tourists departing from Bali can opt for a direct flight to Sorong with a travel time of around four hours.
From Sorong, they can continue their journey to Waisai City, the gateway to Raja Ampat Regency. Waisai is accessible by air from Domine Eduard Osok Airport in Sorong to Marinda Airport. Alternatively, travelers can take a ferry from Sorong Port to Raja Ampat. Ferries are available daily with two departures.
Upon arrival in Raja Ampat, tourists can access overwater bungalows by boat. Accommodation can be booked through the Raja Ampat Homestay Association, managed by the local Papuan community.
Here is a complete list of "52 Places to Go in 2025" by the New York Times:
Jane Austen, England
Galapagos Islands
Museum of the City of New York
Assam, India
White Lotus filming location, Thailand
Greenland
Aix-en-Provence, France
Sun Valley, Idaho
Lumbini, Nepal
Sydney, Australia
Coimbra, Portugal
Angola
Hamburg, Germany
Nicaragua
Dolomites, Italy
Ashville, North Carolina
Magdalena River, Colombia
Los Cabos, Mexico
Alishan, Taiwan
Flow Country, Scotland
Kristiansand, Norway
Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Lexington and Concorde, Massachusetts
Canfranc, Spain
Benin City, Nigeria
Amsterdam, Netherlands
New Orleans
Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Delphi, Greece
Toyama, Japan
French Basque Country
Kilifi, Kenya
British Virgin Islands
Lofoten Islands, Norway
East London
Stockholm Archipelago, Sweden
Kutaisi, Georgia
Osaka, Japan
Detroit
Trent-Severn Waterway, Ontario
Montserrat, Spain
Western Australia
Washington DC
Nangma Valley, Pakistan
Sicily Divide Bike Route
Ollantaytambo, Peru
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Huangshan, China
Milan
Bulgaria
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Montserrat, Caribbean
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