Palu district, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Places to visit near Palu

Palu is a city in Palu district, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to about 282,431 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 40 churches, 34 mosques & dargahs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 parks. The must-see places are Bulu Nokilelaki (63 km), Gereja Santo Petrus, Tolai (67 km) and Lore Lindu National Park (93 km).

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Palu, Central Sulawesi
Palu, Palu district, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Palu at a glance

Location
Palu district, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Population
about 282,431
Coordinates
0.9083° S, 119.8708° E
Places within 50 km
103
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Amed, 1188 km

Top places to visit near Palu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Palu: 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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Churches near Palu

47 churches within 100 km of Palu. The closest is GPPK Kharis (1 km); the best-known is Gereja Pantekosta Maesa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Palu

34 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Palu. The closest is Al Misbah Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Masjid Ar-Rahman (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Palu

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Palu. The closest is Gunung Mas Shoes (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Palu

6 parks within 100 km of Palu. The closest is Millenium Water Boom (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Palu

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Palu. The closest is Lake Lindu (64 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Palu

3 museums within 100 km of Palu. The closest is Museum Senjata Tradisional Guma (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Palu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Palu
  2. 1 km Masjid Ar-Rahman · mosque, Palu
  3. 1 km Gereja Pantekosta Maesa · church, Palu
  4. 1 km Museum Senjata Tradisional Guma · museum, Palu
  5. 2 km Mesjid Al Ikhsan · mosque or dargah, Palu
  6. 2 km Geraja Bala Keselamatan · church, Palu
  7. 1 km Back to Palu

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Within 15 km of Palu

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Palu by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Churches4047GPPK Kharis (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs3434Al Misbah Mosque (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints820Gunung Mas Shoes (2 km)
Parks66Millenium Water Boom (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lake Lindu (64 km)
Museums33Museum Senjata Tradisional Guma (1 km)
Waterfalls33Air Terjun Pengawu (3 km)
Beaches & coast33Pantai Tanjung Malala (1 km)
Forts & heritage22Kantor (3 km)
Temples22Telaga Mandiri Indonesia Sejahtera UL Palu (3 km)
Buddhist sites11Vihara Karuna Dipa (2 km)
Caves11𝘽𝙐𝙇𝘼 𝘿𝙊𝙉𝙂𝙂𝘼 (16 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens01Lore Lindu National Park (93 km)

Palu: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Palu?

Masjid Ar-Rahman (mosque, about 1 km), Gereja Pantekosta Maesa (church, about 1 km), Geraja Bala Keselamatan (church, about 1 km), Museum Senjata Tradisional Guma (museum, about 1 km), Mesjid Al Ikhsan (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Mesjid Al Jihad (mosque or dargah, about 2 km).

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

103 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 34 mosques & dargahs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 parks, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Palu?

GPPK Kharis, about 1 km by road; GKII Ekklesia Palu (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Palu?

Al Misbah Mosque, about 1 km by road; Masjid Ar-Rahman (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Palu?

Gunung Mas Shoes, about 2 km by road; Matantimali (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Palu?

Start in Palu, visit Masjid Ar-Rahman, then Gereja Pantekosta Maesa, then Museum Senjata Tradisional Guma, then Mesjid Al Ikhsan, then Geraja Bala Keselamatan, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Palu?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

How far is Palu from Amed?

About 1188 km by road (950 km in a straight line).

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Palu’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Palu on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.