Notable cave · Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua
Buman Cave
Buman Cave is a cave in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua. It is about 2294 km by road from Amed, and Piaynemo Point (13 km) is the must-see nearby.
Buman Cave: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this cave: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Buman Cave
Season: Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
Visiting Buman Cave: tips
- Carry a torch and wear shoes with grip.
How to reach Buman Cave — distance from nearby cities
- From Amed (BA): about 2294 km by road (1836 km straight line) · directions · more places near Amed
- From Nusa Penida (BA): about 2331 km by road (1865 km straight line) · directions · more places near Nusa Penida
- From Ubud (BA): about 2351 km by road (1881 km straight line) · directions · more places near Ubud
- From Lovina (BA): about 2359 km by road (1887 km straight line) · directions · more places near Lovina
- From Sanur (BA): about 2363 km by road (1891 km straight line) · directions · more places near Sanur
Coordinates: -0.65321, 130.30740. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Buman Cave
- Piaynemo Point · beach · Raja Ampat · ~13 km · Must-see
- Pulau Batanta · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~55 km · Must-see
- Sagawin Island · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~62 km · Must-see
- Gag Island · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~66 km · Must-see
- Bon Fa Swawen Cave · cave · Raja Ampat · ~0 km
- Inaman Cave · cave · Raja Ampat · ~0 km
- Pulau Pam Iba · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~2 km
- Pulau Pambemuk · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~3 km
- Pulau Miotambouri · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~4 km
- Pulau Manarui · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~5 km
- Pulau Nafsi · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~6 km
- Pulau Miotkori · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~6 km
- Pulau Koruipapidan · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~7 km
- Pulau Kabawdore · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~8 km
- Pulau Taruk Induwaf · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~8 km
- Pulau Yen Koru Mkan · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~8 km
- Pulau Andau Mgun · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~8 km
- Pulau Miotbai · river spot · Raja Ampat · ~9 km
Other caves near Buman Cave
- Bon Fa Swawen Cave · cave · Raja Ampat · ~0 km
- Inaman Cave · cave · Raja Ampat · ~0 km
- Cave Lagoon · cave · Raja Ampat · ~44 km
- Wawiyai Cave · cave · Raja Ampat · ~68 km
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Buman Cave?
Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is Buman Cave from Amed?
Buman Cave is about 2294 km by road from Amed (1836 km straight line), 2331 km from Nusa Penida and 2351 km from Ubud. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Buman Cave?
Nearby: Piaynemo Point (beach, 13 km), Pulau Batanta (river spot, 55 km), Sagawin Island (river spot, 62 km), Gag Island (river spot, 66 km), Bon Fa Swawen Cave (cave, 0 km), Inaman Cave (cave, 0 km).
Is Buman Cave worth visiting?
Buman Cave is listed as a notable cave in Southwest Papua on Spotwander.