Waropen Regency district, Papua, Indonesia

Places to visit near Botawa

Botawa is a town in Waropen Regency district, Papua, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 34 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 churches, 5 beaches & coast and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see place is Pulau Yapen (75 km).

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Botawa at a glance

Location
Waropen Regency district, Papua, Indonesia
Coordinates
2.2100° S, 136.4472° E
Places within 50 km
49
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches
Nearest city
Amed, 3001 km

Top places to visit near Botawa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Botawa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Botawa

43 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Botawa. The closest is Pulau Naufi (26 km); the best-known is Konggoni (40 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Botawa

23 churches within 100 km of Botawa. The closest is Gedung Gereja Winggai Winuri Sanggei (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Botawa

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Botawa. The closest is Mercusuar Tanjung Worisanua (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Botawa

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Botawa. The closest is Nau Island View (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Botawa

4 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Botawa. The closest is Masjid At-Taqwa Urfas (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Botawa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 119 km on the road.

  1. Start in Botawa
  2. 4 km Mercusuar Tanjung Worisanua · beach, Waropen Regency
  3. 1 km Nau Island View · island, Waropen Regency
  4. 22 km Mercusuar Pulau Naufi · beach, Waropen Regency
  5. 39 km Konggoni · river spot, Yapen Islands Regency
  6. 12 km Jarurempi · river spot, Papua
  7. 41 km Back to Botawa

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How to reach Botawa

All places near Botawa by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Botawa by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Rivers, islands & mangroves3443Pulau Naufi (26 km)
Churches523Gedung Gereja Winggai Winuri Sanggei (1 km)
Beaches & coast517Mercusuar Tanjung Worisanua (4 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints217Nau Island View (4 km)
Other attractions17Batupapan, Rock Layers Beack (4 km)
Mosques & dargahs24Masjid At-Taqwa Urfas (1 km)
Forts & heritage01Tugu Serui (53 km)
Parks01Lapangan Trikora Serui (54 km)

Botawa: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Botawa?

Mercusuar Tanjung Worisanua (beach, about 4 km), Nau Island View (island, about 4 km), Mercusuar Pulau Naufi (beach, about 25 km), Masjid At-Taqwa Urfas (mosque, about 1 km), Gedung Gereja Winggai Winuri Sanggei (church, about 1 km), GBGP Silo Paradoi (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Botawa?

49 places on Spotwander: 34 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 churches, 5 beaches & coast, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest river spot to Botawa?

Pulau Naufi, about 26 km by road; Pulau Urampi Kaitui (34 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Botawa?

Gedung Gereja Winggai Winuri Sanggei, about 1 km by road; GBGP Silo Paradoi (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Botawa?

Mercusuar Tanjung Worisanua, about 4 km by road; Ronggaiwa Beach (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Botawa?

Start in Botawa, visit Mercusuar Tanjung Worisanua, then Nau Island View, then Mercusuar Pulau Naufi, then Konggoni, then Jarurempi, and drive back — about 119 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Botawa?

September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

How far is Botawa from Amed?

About 3001 km by road (2401 km in a straight line).

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