Dekso Field in Kulon Progo Regency, Yogyakarta

Kulon Progo Regency never runs out of vacation spots for tourists to visit during holidays. It doesn’t have to be natural attractions and historical sites, as travelers can simply visit a casual place like Dekso Field. The location is in Banjararum Village and it belongs to Kalibawang Sub-District. For the information, the locals often take advantage of the field to conduct official events and performances. They also come to the field on regular days to relax and enjoy a recreation with families. As for tourists, the field offers a nice environment to rest and relax during the trip too. They can even come at the right time in order to watch those events directly.

The Nuance
On regular days, the field doesn’t look special. It just looks like other fields featuring a vast grassy landscape and some trees that surround it. Some houses and eateries are also seen on the sides of the field, actually. That means tourists can rest and eat at those places during the visit later. The best time to visit Dekso Field is during the special events, though. At those times, many ornaments beautify field and tons of people gather. No wonder, the nuance becomes merrier and more interesting!

Exploring Dekso Field
The first thing that visitors can do in Dekso Field is none other than relaxation. In this case, the best time to visit the field is either early in the morning or in the afternoon. At those times, the atmosphere feels more comfortable due to the fresh air and lesser visitors. Actually, it is also a good idea to visit the field at night. At the time, tourists can see sparkling lights of a nearby building and feel a unique nuance. Somehow, it creates a romantic ambiance for lovers to build the relationship.

The next recommended thing to do in Dekso Field is exercising. Regardless of the time, visitors can do casual sports especially yoga and jogging. In fact, the field is suitable for group sports like soccer too! What they need to pay attention is only the crowd. If the field is roomy enough to play soccer, everyone can do it freely. One thing, it is better to play soccer either in the morning or afternoon. No one likes the heat of the sun, after all.

What is more? Dekso Field often becomes the place where various events are held. These include the annual ceremony in order to commemorate the birthday of Banjararum Village. During the event, tourists can see many performances and join several competitions! What they need is only the exact date and permission from the committee.

Nearby Attractions

• Arus Progo Rafting Waterpark
• Tinalah Village
• Banjarsari Village
• Embung Kleco
• Moyeng Peak

How to Get There
From Adisucipto International Airport, tourists can directly head to Dekso Field at Banjararum Village. What they need to do is to head to Kalibawang Sub-District first. For the information, the distance is 30.2 km, so the trip may take approximately 44 minutes. Have no worries. It becomes faster if tourists take Ring Road Utara and Kebon Agung Street.

Where to Stay

• Ndalem Dasuriah