Posted on 08 December 2022
Across the Dampier Strait from Waigeo is the smallest island of Raja Ampat’s ‘Four Kings’ Batanta Island. Countless bays, beautiful beaches, pristine mangroves, and towering waterfalls are features of this remote island that few tourists make the trek to visit. However, being just a short boat ride from Papua Paradise Eco Resort, guests can both take day trips to explore the island and dive around it. (more…)
Posted on 18 November 2022
Raja Ampat is a remote region of the Indonesian archipelago on the west side of West Papua. Because of its location and the steps it takes to get to Papua Paradise Eco Resort, it’s best to do a little time planning in preparation. Hopefully in this article we can help to give you a better idea of how much time you need to really experience Raja Ampat. (more…)
Posted on 14 October 2022
No dive trip to Raja Ampat is complete without hunting for the plethora of pygmy seahorses that reside in the region. These minute fish are so unique in looks, the way they move through the water, and their behaviours, it is almost unbelievable that they are real. Raja Ampat has amongst the highest recorded density of pygmy seahorses in the world, so it really is the perfect place to meet them. Read on to find out all the weird and wonderful things about the pygmy seahorses of Raja Ampat. (more…)
Posted on 13 September 2022
When it comes to birds, Raja Ampat might be more famous for its endemic bird of paradise species, but there is another species you must see while you are there. Locally called Kokomo, burung taun-taun, Blyth’s hornbill, or the Papuan hornbill, is a truly exquisite bird to see in the wild. Even if you aren’t a birding enthusiast, going on a hornbill tour is an exhilarating experience. Read on to learn more about these incredible birds. (more…)
Posted on 10 August 2022
Until the early 2000’s Raja Ampat’s main industries were mining and fishing. The area is rich in nickel and cobalt, and of course fish, which had been keeping the region economically stable for centuries. However, with the rising awareness of the environmental importance of Raja Ampat, sustainable alternatives had to be implemented. This is why the management of natural capital is so important for the government and local people of Raja Ampat. (more…)
