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Yet in addition to the legend that has been entrenched strongly, in fact there are many things that have not been in the know by the public or tourists. So their thinking about sukabumi only limited to Nyai Roro kidul Or mak Erot.

Should we know together that the southern region of Java has been storing huge potential that can improve the economy of the community. But unfortunately most of Java especially West Java far from the development process is not like in the pantura line. So what we can see today is the imbalance of considerable economic growth.

Very little information that people get, about the conditions in the south of western Java. So the public just get information that is not complete. Society only get information in outline only. The public lacks detailed information about every potential in the area in the south of West Java. Plus the people of Indonesia who strongly believe in matters relating to the mystical thing makes people lazy to know more about what the real Sukabumi region has.

We must open the information about the south of Java, especially West Java which has enormous potential, both in terms of economy and tourism. Many places and areas in Java are not yet optimally utilized for equitable economic growth. One of them Sukabumi area, actually has enough fertile land for agricultural land as well as plantations. Being under the slopes of Mount Gede and Mount Pangrango, making the climate of sukabumi region fits into the area Various types of plantations that can be developed there, such as: cloves, nutmeg, rubber, fruit plantations as well. The sukabumi area borders on the ocean off so that the winds carrying the marine minerals make other advantages for agricultural land and plantations.

Recently the Sukabumi area has been named as Geopark Ciletuh Area. Very precise with geopark naming to areas that have cultural sites and broken continental plates. Sukabumi has a landscape consisting of volcanic rock created since millions of years ago. The hilly region with a valley that forms a basin resembles a gigantic amphitheater directly facing the open sea, the Indian ocean.

the natural scenery of Sukabumi

So make geopark ciletuh sukabumi area has spectacular natural scenery. Just imagine the area of ​​sukabumi geopark is a concert venue that is very large and spacious. When we stand at one of its peaks we will be able to witness something that makes us think twice, how it is created ?, and why only this time I know something really cool is in the south of Indonesia precisely in Sukabumi ?.

In addition to the mystical and erotic stories there are still many things that can be done in areas that have a direct border with the ocean freelance that includes:

Play surfing at Ombak Tujuh Cimaja

For some Indonesian people hear the word Cimaja may sound foreign, whether the earth which part is cimaja, what part of Indonesia? the name cimaja certainly not as popular as bali, Lombok and senggigi.

But for world-class surfers, the name cimaja is a familiar name, heard the word cimaja, The world's surfers will immediately understand the gorgeous beach whose waves are known as the Ombak tujuh.

Cimaja beach is a beach in the south of western Java, precisely in Pelabuhan Ratu Sukabumi, has a wave quality that became the target of world-class surfers, therefore some time ago held one of the international surfing contest on the beach Cimaja, #AGAT2017 (Amazing Geopark Adventure Tourism) with theme "Cimaja Geosurf Challnge Our Amazing Adventure" is not half-hearted, the event was opened by the Minister of Tourism Mr. Ir. Arief Yahya and followed by 14 international surfers including from Australia, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Hawaii, Philippines, United States, Morocco, Singapore, England, Canada, New Zealand and Maldives. As well as 14 national surfers, Bali, Banten, Bengkulu, DKI Jakarta, East Java, West Nusa Tenggara, West Sumatra, South Sumatra, North Sumatra, Jogjakarta and West Java as organizers.

Dede Suryana one of the local surfer who has gone international, was dancing above the waves Cimaja Beach

For tourists visiting Sukabumi can also learn to surf there, guided by instructors who are already professional in their field. Sport surfing is a sport that can be said one of the world's favorite sport. Looking at the geographical Indonesia that has the longest coastline in the world seems very strange if people do not like this one water sport.

Dancing and dancing with the waves, spurring adrenaline that will make you addicted to try it again and again.

Visited the Flinsstones house at the site of Tugu Batu Cengkuk

In addition to the volcanic rocks that are already millions of years old, in sukabumi also found many remnants of pre-historical civilization that is the age of stone or better known megalithic era.

One that you must visit during a trip to Sukabumi and Palabuhan Ratu is the site of Tugu Batu Cengkuk. There we can see traces of ancient life through the rocks used as tools by society at that time.

We can find a Bathup bath that resembles a Bathup, complete with a water drain and a plug in the center of the stone bath.

the bath is made of stone in Tugu Batu Cengkuk Site

There are also stone seats used by ancient people to interact, the number of stone seats there are left about 5 pieces with a semicircle position. There is also a bed made of very large stone complete with rocks that resemble the pillows and bolsters that you usually wear during sleep.

Not only that you will also find the rest of the kitchen is complete with tools, and the stone is called Batu Cengkuk itself is a stone that has a hole 10 basins of the same size. it is estimated that the stone is a tool to pound rice into rice in those days.

Explore the vast area of ​​Tugu Batu Cengkuk, we will feel the atmosphere like being in the past, imagine everything is still very traditional and dependent on nature that provides all the necessities of life.

because the uniqueness of the rocks in the site of Tugu Batu Cengkuk many researchers suspect that the area is a community settlement at that time, but according to the story of traditional chairman or elder of Cengkuk Village, the site is Petilasan Prabu siliwangi which is king of Pajajaran Kingdom.

Apart from all the information, Tugu Batu Cengkuk Site is interesting to visit, especially those who are happy with the history and legend of Flinstones, do not forget to look closer to the past life by visiting the Tugu Batu Cengkuk Site.

Enjoy the Local Wisdom of Sinar Resmi Traditional Village

The opportunity to visit one of the traditional villages that still adhere to traditional and cultural traditions is a rare and enjoyable opportunity. We can enrich the knowledge of local insights and wisdom, such as how we keep nature as the mother and sky as her father.

The building and the traditional house in Kasepuhan Sinar Resmi become the hallmark of the scenery there, when we visit sukabumi especially to the Village of Sinar Resmi, we will be treated to traditional triangle-shaped building with fiber palm fiber roof of palm tree, and bamboo wicker wall, this building will be we encounter lined up all the way to the traditional village.

For the urban community may be surprised and interested to see the building, the building was called Leuit "Sundanese Language" or for the general public better known as the traditional rice granaries used in the ancient community. However, in the traditional village of Geopark Ciletuh the building is still sustainable and is used until now. It is said that the rice stored in Leuit will last longer reaches 40 years, because it is planted in an organic manner to hold firm local wisdom and its storage without using any plastic elements in order to make the quality of the rice is better and healthier to be consumed.

In Sinar Resmi Village, we can also enjoy traditional art played by indigenous peoples there, such as kentongan art, played by mothers there about 6-7 people plays (lesung) mortar (wood pounding tools), and in music accompanied by a group of men. the music that echoed filled the voice of the village.

the mothers are playing kentongan music

Natural warm bath water in cisolok

Speaking of what cisolok comes to mind? Is it still about Mak erot?

Currently we do not discuss about Mak Erot, but discussed the hot water source that comes from natural hot springs in cisolok Pelabuhan Ratu area. What's interesting about hot springs or cisolok geysers is the fountain that spurt from the earth, its fountain spray can reach 3-4 meters high into the air.

The source of cisolok hot water is different from other hot springs, usually the hot springs are located at altitudes, but the cisolok geysers are located around the lowlands of Pelabuhan Ratu Sukabumi beach and are in the stream of a river. This geyser is also allegedly due to the process of fracturing continental plates in the past. So that unusual location make this geyser become part of Geopark Ciletuh Area.

People believe if we soak in the water that flows in hot springs can cisolok treat various skin diseases. all because of the sulfur content present in the hot springs. Geiser cisolok visited on a holiday or saturday-week tariffs are quite affordable only around IDR 5,000. per person.

hot springs in geyser cisolok

Hunting durian cikakak until full.

Regarding this one fruit does not seem wrong to be one of the favorite fruits of Indonesia, in addition to the typical aroma of wet throat, it also very sweet. Known for its area of ​​hilly and fertile soil, cikakak area in Sukabumi has distinctive fruit plants, namely durian, durian Cikakak has a large size of green and yellowish white flesh with soft texture.

Durian Cikakak taste very sweet and slightly bitter taste, but it becomes uniqueness and characteristic of durian in every region.

With the size of an adult head, Durian Cikakak is priced at IDR 30K - IDR 70K depending on size and way we bid. Quite affordable and cheap, when viewed from the type of favorite fruits are quite expensive if it entered the supermarket.

Visiting Sukabumi feels incomplete without enjoying Durian Cikakak fruit, because along the journey to Tugu Batu Cengkuk Site, we can see the views of Durian Fruits hung on the roadside. Certainly not going to hold up with his stinging aroma and alluring, it was tempting his tongue once.

Of all the information yag you've got still hesitate to visit the Geopark Ciletuh Pelabuhan Ratu Sukabumi ?. Actually there are still many places that you must visit if to Sukabumi, because there are still some phenomenal hill that is Dharma hill and a number of Waterfalls that will tempt you to soak under it. Dewi Kwan In Pagoda, Qutub Hilal, it looks like you must come directly to Geopark Ciletuh. In order to feel the true atmosphere of the true adventurer.

Tips on visiting Geopark Ciletuh.

Coming in July-December, because many cultural attractions that will be held there also fit the Durian harvest season. So you can enjoy this sweet fruit with a fairly cheap price

Towards sukabumi you can take the route from Jakarta by direct bus to Pelabuhan Ratu, the tariff is around IDR 50K- IDR 70K. Because the access is quite easy actually towards sukabumi is not too difficult. because some people know Java island about Sukabumi. Although their knowledge of Sukabumi is limited to Mak Erot, at least you will find information on sukabumi. Hotel and lodging in Sukabumi was already quite adequate. So do not wait long. lets go explore Sukabumi.

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