Muko Muko Park in Agam Regency, West Sumatra Province


When visiting Agam Regency later, tourists should reach Tanjung Raya Sub-District where many natural attractions are located. One of them is called Muko-Muko Park, which resides in Koto Malintang / Muko – Muko Village. For the information, this park is located in Maninjau Lake area, so tourists can get multiple satisfactions during the visit. The park is meant as a resting area for those who want to explore that famous lake, after all. Not to mention the park is built by the lake, so tourists can enjoy relaxation while watching the stunning lake panorama.

The Nuance
For the information, the park has been there since the 1990s. In terms of nuance, it is considered serene due to a low number of visitors despite the popularity. Have no worries. Lots of facilities are available there, including toilets, vast parking area, small mosque, and traditional canteen. There is an entrance fee, but it is quite cheap! In the midst of the park, tourists may find a wooden bridge, which looks like a pier! This spot becomes visitors’ favorite area to take photos, in fact. The next noticeable feature is the real pier where lots of traditional boats reside. Moreover, tourists are allowed to rent one and get around the lake comfortably!

Exploring Muko Muko Park
The question is what tourists may do once arriving in Muko – Muko Park. Well, as mentioned earlier, the site is located by the famous Maninjau Lake. That means visitors can simply sit comfortably while watching the lake panorama. Somehow, this gives a great feeling and helps everyone to relax! The water feels refreshing and it looks beautiful, as well. For the best sensation, though, it is recommended to come early in the morning or afternoon. The purpose is to get a more soothing ambiance.

The next thing to do is definitely photography. In this case, everyone should reach the bridge and pier. Those areas are the best to take photos, after all. Some people perhaps choose to sit on some spots and enjoy a picnic with their family members. They even roll out a mat and enjoy eating together! Everyone can do it freely, as long as taking care of the environment well. That means littering is quite prohibited there.

Fishing would be the next recommended activity. The only requirement is a fishing road and the baits. One thing, tourists should carry their equipment. The fishing activity can be done either by the lake or on a boat. Once again, it costs some money to rent the boat! What is more? The park features a playground where swings, slides, and other rides reside. This explains why Muko-Muko Park is suitable for a family recreation.

Nearby Attractions

  • Sarasah Pontong
  • Linggai Park
  • Sigiran Pusaro
  • Pangkaltanjung

How to Get There
The first destination is Padang City and tourists can get there fast by airplane. From Jakarta City, a flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport to Minangkabau Airport would take at least 1 hour and 40 minutes. From Padang, the next destination is Agam Regency and the best route to take is Maninjau – Lubuk Basung Street. The distance is 109 km, so the trip may take around 2 hours and 15 minutes. From Agam City, tourists can use the same route and head to Muko-Muko Park right away. Have no worries. The distance is 8.6 km, so the trip may take about 15 minutes or less.

Where to Stay

  • Arlen Nova’s Paradise Hotel
  • Denai Putra Hotel


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