Papua, Indonesia

Places to visit near Samanente

Samanente is a town in Papua, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit — 10 churches, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 beaches & coast. The closest is Gunung Mono (17 km).

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Samanente at a glance

Location
Papua, Indonesia
Coordinates
2.1992° S, 138.8803° E
Places within 50 km
23
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches
Nearest city
Amed, 3326 km

Top places to visit near Samanente

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Samanente: 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 Samanente

16 churches within 100 km of Samanente. The closest is Gbi Hog Kasukwe (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Samanente

15 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Samanente. The closest is Insumanai (39 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Samanente

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Samanente. The closest is Gunung Mono (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Samanente

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Samanente. The closest is Maffin Bay (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Samanente

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Samanente. The closest is Pantai Mararena (49 km); the best-known is Mamberamo Foja National Park (56 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Samanente

2 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Samanente. The closest is Masjid Ar' Rahman (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Samanente

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 132 km on the road.

  1. Start in Samanente
  2. 17 km Gunung Mono · viewpoint, Sarmi
  3. 15 km Gunung Saksin · viewpoint, Sarmi
  4. 3 km Maffin Bay · beach, Papua
  5. 19 km Insumanai · river spot, Sarmi
  6. 43 km Gunung Siduas · viewpoint, Sarmi
  7. 35 km Back to Samanente

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From travellers near Samanente

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How to reach Samanente

All places near Samanente by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Samanente by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Churches1016Gbi Hog Kasukwe (40 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves515Insumanai (39 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints36Gunung Mono (17 km)
Beaches & coast36Maffin Bay (33 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens12Pantai Mararena (49 km)
Mosques & dargahs12Masjid Ar' Rahman (47 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Danau Piamfron (75 km)

Samanente: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Samanente?

Gunung Mono (viewpoint, about 17 km), Gunung Saksin (viewpoint, about 30 km), Maffin Bay (beach, about 33 km), Gunung Siduas (viewpoint, about 35 km), Insumanai (river spot, about 39 km), Esine (viewpoint, about 54 km).

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

23 places on Spotwander: 10 churches, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 beaches & coast, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest church to Samanente?

Gbi Hog Kasukwe, about 40 km by road; Gereja GKI Getsemani Kasukwe (40 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Samanente?

Insumanai, about 39 km by road; Wakde Besar Island (41 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Samanente?

Gunung Mono, about 17 km by road; Gunung Saksin (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Samanente?

Start in Samanente, visit Gunung Mono, then Gunung Saksin, then Maffin Bay, then Insumanai, then Gunung Siduas, and drive back — about 132 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Samanente?

September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

How far is Samanente from Amed?

About 3326 km by road (2660 km in a straight line).

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