Wamenais a town inPapua.It is the capital of Highland Papua province. It is a gateway to go to theBaliem Valley.
Understand
[edit]People
[edit]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
[edit]By plane
[edit]![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/Wamena_Airport%2C_Papua%2C_Indonesia_2019_73.jpg/220px-Wamena_Airport%2C_Papua%2C_Indonesia_2019_73.jpg)
- 1Wamena Airport(WMXIATA),Jl. Gatot Subroto,☏+62 969 31241.Daily flights fromJayapura.
Get around
[edit]By rented vehicles
[edit]Using a rented car or motorcycle is the best way to go to tourists or public places and it is more affordable.
See
[edit]![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Water_Reservoir_of_Wamena_Micro_Hydro_and_Uwe_River_at_Baliem_Valley_of_Jayawijaya_Regency.jpg/220px-Water_Reservoir_of_Wamena_Micro_Hydro_and_Uwe_River_at_Baliem_Valley_of_Jayawijaya_Regency.jpg)
- Baliem Valley.
- 1Bukit Pesali Walesi,Asolokobal.A hilly area with beautiful panorama.
- 2Jembatan Gantung Sinakma,Wouma.The traditional suspension bridge has stretched over the Uwe river.
- 3Kebun Raya Biologi Wamena,Holima.A flora conservation area. You may seerumput mei(pink-purple Wamena grass) in May.
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Rumput_Mei_2.jpg/220px-Rumput_Mei_2.jpg)
Do
[edit]Strolling down in the city forest.
- 1Hutan Kota Isakusa Wamena,Hubikiak, Holima.
Buy
[edit]- 1Pasar Sinakma,Hurekama.8AM-5PM.Traditional market in Wamena. You may buy fresh vegetables and fruits.
Eat
[edit]Try a dish made fromudang selingkuh(cherax/New Guinea crayfish).
- 1Blambangan,Jl. Trikora,☏+62 969 32170.7AM-9PM.Servesudang selingkuhand stir-fried vegetables.
Drink
[edit]Coffee shops
[edit]Trykopi Wamenain some local coffee shops.
- 1An Meke Coffee & Art Studio,Jl. Nirwana,☏+62 811 480 1176.1PM-6PM.
Sleep
[edit]- 1Baliem Pilamo Hotel,Jl. Trikora No. 114,☏+62 969 31043,[email protected].Check-out:12:00.From Rp636,000.
- 2Putri Dani Inn,Jl. Irian No. 40, Hurekama,☏+62 969 31223.From Rp750,000.
Connect
[edit]The telephone area code of Wamena is0969.
Go next
[edit]Fly to the neighbouring,TolikaraRegency,Puncak JayaRegency, andYahukimoRegency.