Wamenais a town inPapua.It is the capital of Highland Papua province. It is a gateway to go to theBaliem Valley.

Understand

People

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

By plane

Wamena Airport

• 1Wamena Airport(WMX^IATA),Jl. Gatot Subroto,☏+62 969 31241.Daily flights fromJayapura.(updated Sep 2022)

Get around

By rented vehicles

Using a rented car or motorcycle is the best way to go to tourists or public places and it is more affordable.

See

The view of Baliem Valley and Uwe river from Wamena micro hydro powerplant

• Baliem Valley.(updated Sep 2022)
• 1Bukit Pesali Walesi,Asolokobal.A hilly area with beautiful panorama.(updated Sep 2022)
• 2Jembatan Gantung Sinakma,Wouma.The traditional suspension bridge has stretched over the Uwe river.(updated Sep 2022)
• 3Kebun Raya Biologi Wamena,Holima.A flora conservation area. You may seerumput mei(pink-purple Wamena grass) in May.(updated Sep 2022)

Rumput Mei

• 4Lokale Wosi Cave(Goa Lokale Wosi),Usilimo.(updated Sep 2022)
• 5Pasir Putih Wamena,Aikima, Kurulu.White sand in a rocky area.(updated Sep 2022)
• 6Telaga Biru Maima(Telaga Biru Wamena).A turquoise water lake.(updated Sep 2022)
• 7Walesi Waterfall(Air Terjun Walesi).(updated Sep 2022)

Do

Strolling down in the city forest.

• 1Hutan Kota Isakusa Wamena,Hubikiak, Holima.(updated Sep 2022)

Buy

• 1Pasar Sinakma,Hurekama.8AM-5PM.Traditional market in Wamena. You may buy fresh vegetables and fruits.(updated Sep 2022)

Eat

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

• 1Blambangan,Jl. Trikora,☏+62 969 32170.7AM-9PM.Servesudang selingkuhand stir-fried vegetables.(updated Sep 2022)

Drink

Coffee shops

Trykopi Wamenain some local coffee shops.

• 1An Meke Coffee & Art Studio,Jl. Nirwana,☏+62 811 480 1176.1PM-6PM.(updated Sep 2022)

Sleep

• 1Baliem Pilamo Hotel,Jl. Trikora No. 114,☏+62 969 31043,[email protected].Check-out:12:00.From Rp636,000.(updated Sep 2022)
• 2Putri Dani Inn,Jl. Irian No. 40, Hurekama,☏+62 969 31223.From Rp750,000.(updated Sep 2022)

Connect

The telephone area code of Wamena is0969.

Go next

Fly to the neighbouring,TolikaraRegency,Puncak JayaRegency, andYahukimoRegency.