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The Fresh Sensation of Bathing in Kontamale Cave in Wakatobi

Helloindonesia.id – Talking about bathing in a cave, it looks very foreign to hear. Then how about this one bath?. Yup, public baths in the kontamale cave. This Kontamale bath is very familiar to the ears of the people of Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi. The name Kontamale means bath, lake or lake.

Kontamale Public Bath Nature Tourism

Kontamale Baths itself is one of the natural tourist destinations on Wangi-Wangi Island, Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi. This island is more often called Wanci Island by local residents. Kontamale baths are public baths that are often used by local residents. Although it is said to be a public bath, in fact this tourist area offers a natural charm of exoticism that makes visitors ceaselessly amazed.

Public baths are opened on this fragrant island. However, the most popular of the other public baths is the kontamale. Although these baths are public. If we visit and see in person, maybe this bath is far from our expectations of the public baths that we often see. Usually what is imagined is cloudy water, and gets dirty quickly because it is used in groups. However, in reality we cannot find this in this kontamale cave bath. On the contrary.

Explore the Beauty of Goa Kontamale

How not, the natural charm of the Kontamale cave baths presents a bath in the form of a pool with water that looks clear and fresh. With the shape of a natural stone pool connected to the walls of the cave, it looks so amazing. Coupled with a touch of small sunlight that enters from the gap of the hole at the top of the cave.
The view of the shady trees also adds to the freshness of the eyes. In addition, when you want to swim in this bath to maintain safety. It is very important to know the depth and shallowness of the kontamale, before plunging into the water. Apart from bathing many of the residents used to wash clothes. Not only that, to enter this kontamale bath is free of charge. Besides enjoying its cool natural beauty, visitors are also given free entry to the Kontamale baths.

Route to Kontamale Public Baths

For tourists outside the province who want to visit Wangi-wangi island, they can use two travel options. First, using the sea transportation Pelni Ship, then anchored at the port of Buton, changing to using a wooden ship to Wangi-wangi Island. The second option is to use air transportation to Haluoleo-Kendari Airport, then switch to using a passenger ship to Ereke-Wanci. So the trip to Wangi-wangi island is not possible if you use land transportation.

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