Positioned along the west coast of South Sulawesi, approximately 155kms from Makassar, Pare Pare is a beautiful port town with one of the largest population centers of Bugi people.
Pare Pare has a large harbor which has a long history of maritime trade dating back hundreds of centuries. The port is also the second largest in the region. The city is a smaller and greener version of the South Sulawesi capital city, Makassar.
Pare Pare does not have too many tourist attractions although the city center and harbor front area has a great atmosphere attracting locals each night for markets and entertainment. There are some great restaurants and shops to visit, along with a couple of local sights such as the boat statue which honors the maritime history of the city.
Getting There & Away
Traveling from the regional capital city of Makassar, Pare Pare is easily reached, with buses leaving daily and taking around 5 hours. The airport in Makassar has frequent flights arriving from Jakarta’s and Bali’s well-connected international airports.
Things to Do
Pare Pare Attractions
- The Esplanade
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Is positioned along the harbor front and each night comes alive with people, entertainment and street stalls selling locally made handicrafts.
Side trips from Pare Pare
- East Kalimantan
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Boats leave for the region each week, which is the second largest region of indonesia and filled with lots to see and so.