Tourist attractions in West Sumatra were already Go International is the Mentawai islands. Mentawai District has a charm that is extraordinary. To get to the Mentawai Islands can be accessed by using a motor boat that serves crossing from Padang to Mentawai.
Or if you have more budget then it could rented a small plane that Tiger Air or SMAC to the Island Tuapejat Sipora from Minangkabau International Airport.
Mentawai Islands include four large islands namely Sipora Island, the island of Siberut Island, North Pagai and South Pagai. Siberut is the largest island, and the only island that has a regular shipping service connecting the island of Sumatra especially Siberut Padang. As an island's largest city and administrative center mentawai also located on this island precisely in the city Tuapejat that is located on the North side.
The coasts became one haven for lovers of surfing. Not less than 400 points are surfing in the Mentawai islands, ranging from medium waves through the most challenging waves in the world looking for surfers. Bosua village is one of one among the destinations of the world famous surf waves in the village of Bosua reach 3 meters making it suitable for siapapaun who like to challenge the adrenaline, but be careful with beaches rather rocky. Bosua village can be reached by speedboat from the capital districts, Tuapejat and take about 4 hours.
Nyang Nyang Island in the village of Katurei also has waves that reach 4 meters high, and called as one of the highest waves in the world. Another place the high waves are Karamajat island that is still present in the village at this place Katurei waves can reach 2-4 meters.
If want a beach that has waves that are safe and quiet for the family then Siruso Island Beach and coastal Bulasat is ideal because it has waves low, white sand and clear sea water.
Mentawai people are still traditional and uphold their traditions. Cultural villages in the know still retain the original customs and culture, among others Madobak village, Ugai village, and the village Matotonan.
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