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Wamena is a town in Papua. It is the capital of Highland Papua province. It is a gateway to go to the Baliem Valley.

Understand

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People

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Wamena's population consists of, the majority of the native Papuan including Dani, Lani, Yali, also other Indonesian such as Buginese, Javanese, and Minang. Christianity is the majority religion in Wamena at about 84% of the population, with Islam at about 15%, Hindu at about 0.12%, and the rest is a smattering of other religions.

Get in

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By plane

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Wamena Airport

Get around

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Map
Map of Wamena

By rented vehicles

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Using a rented car or motorcycle is the best way to go to tourists or public places and it is more affordable as there is no public transportation there.

See

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The view of Baliem Valley and Uwe river from Wamena micro hydro powerplant
  • Baliem Valley.
  • 1 Bukit Pesali Walesi, Asolokobal. A hilly area with beautiful panorama. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 2 Jembatan Gantung Sinakma, Wouma. The traditional suspension bridge has stretched over the Uwe river. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 3 Kebun Raya Biologi Wamena, Holima. A flora conservation area. You may see rumput mei (pink-purple Wamena grass) in May. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
Rumput Mei
  • 4 Lokale Wosi Cave (Goa Lokale Wosi), Usilimo. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 5 Pasir Putih Wamena, Aikima, Kurulu. White sand in a rocky area. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 6 Telaga Biru Maima (Telaga Biru Wamena). A turquoise water lake. Telaga Biru Wamena (Q97219732) on Wikidata OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 7 Walesi Waterfall (Air Terjun Walesi). OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Do

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Strolling down in the city forest.

  • 1 Hutan Kota Isakusa Wamena, Hubikiak, Holima. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Buy

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  • 1 Pasar Sinakma, Hurekama. 8AM-5PM. Traditional market in Wamena. You may buy fresh vegetables and fruits. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Eat

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Try a dish made from udang selingkuh (cherax/New Guinea crayfish).

  • 1 Blambangan, Jl. Trikora, +62 969 32170. 7AM-9PM. Serves udang selingkuh and stir-fried vegetables. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Drink

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Coffee shops

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Try kopi Wamena in some local coffee shops.

  • 1 An Meke Coffee & Art Studio, Jl. Nirwana, +62 811 480 1176. 1PM-6PM. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Sleep

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  • 1 Baliem Pilamo Hotel, Jl. Trikora No. 114, +62 969 31043, . Check-out: 12:00. From Rp636,000. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 2 Putri Dani Inn, Jl. Irian No. 40, Hurekama, +62 969 31223. From Rp750,000. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Connect

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The telephone area code of Wamena is 0969.

Go next

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Fly to the neighbouring, Tolikara Regency, Puncak Jaya Regency, and Yahukimo Regency.


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