Baurung Mangrove Learning Center in Majene Regency, West Sulawesi Province

There are many reasons for visiting Majene Regency in West Sulawesi Province. Exploration and visiting natural attractions are the two most common reasons. As for the reference, there is the famous Baurung Mangrove Learning Center. This beautiful vacation spot is located in Pundau Village and it belongs to Sendana Sub-District! As people may expect, they can explore lush mangrove trees while enjoying a family recreation there. Somehow, the site becomes a good place to learn more about the importance of mangroves. Parents can teach their kids about it during the visit, therefore.

The Nuance
The prime feature in Baurung Mangrove learning Center is indeed the shady or lush mangrove trees. These plants grow healthily and abundantly there. In terms of size, the total area is about 60 hectares and it features nice management. No wonder, the environment is clean and some facilities are available. For example, tourists can walk on a wooden bridge (having a length of about 152 meters). This pathway becomes the main access to explore the mangroves comfortably indeed. Not to mention it has a sturdy condition and is able to accommodate lots of tourists.

Exploring Baurung Mangrove Learning Center
Once arriving on the site, tourists can start exploring the mangroves right away. They don’t need a guide’s service, in fact. It is because the pathway has a fixed route, so visitors only need to walk on it comfortably. While exploring the site, it is recommended to take photos, as well. With the background of lush mangroves, everyone is able to get stunning photos without a doubt. The good thing is that it can be done freely!

Aside from the sturdy wooden bridge, Baurung Mangrove Learning Center features gazebos, located in some spots of the site. This facility is suitable for resting before continuing the exploration, therefore. As an alternative, tourists can use the gazebos for a special purpose like eating together. Here is the consideration. The number of gazebos is limited, so tourists should queue during weekends or big holidays. It is because lots of visitors would crowd the site and use those gazebos right away.

The next feature that tourists can find in Baurung Mangrove Learning Center is a tanggul or embankment. The size is about 38 x 12 meters and it becomes a nice spot for photography and lessening. The location is near to the guard post, so everyone can get there easily. Somehow, it is recommended to visit this mangrove site only during good weather. Rain or other bad weathers may ruin the fun, after all.

Nearby Attractions

• Baluno Beach
• Palipi Port
• Palipi Hill

How to Get There
The first destination is indeed Mamuju Regency, which is the capital of West Sulawesi Province. The trip would be fast and comfortable for those who live in Sulawesi Island indeed. What about outsiders? In this case, they must take advantage of an airplane service. For instance, a flight from Jakarta City (Soekarno – Hatta International Airport) to Tampa Padang Airport (Mamuju) would take around 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Once arriving at Mamuju, tourists can simply head to Majene Regency by land transportation service. The distance is 85.1 km and the best route to take is Poros Majene – Mamuju Street. That means this trip would take around 2 hours and 18 minutes. Later, after arriving at Majene, they can take the same route and head to the mangrove learning center directly. This time, the trip would take about 1 hour and 29 minutes, as the distance is 61 km.

Where to Stay

• Baluno Inn
• Kanduping Inn