MENTAWAI - a heavenly archipelago

Although not very far from the mainland, the islands Mentawai were isolated and virtually unexplored until the 19th century…

These islands are separated from the rest of the world with strong and unpredictable ocean currents, sharp coral reefs and stormy winds. It is believed that the islands have separated from Sumatra, about 500,000 years ago and therefore they have a trully unique flora and fauna, which is very impressive and especially interesting to visitors. Kerdil siamang, a rare species of monkeys with yellow black color, which the locals call simpai, draws very much attention.

The largest island of the archipelago is Siberut and it is home to most of the population Mentawai. It is the most protected from the winds and strong currents and is very comfortable for vacation and relaxation. About 60% of the island is still covered with tropical rainforest, so you can expect incredible biodiversity. This diversity has brought this island a place on the UNESCO list, since the western half of the island is protected and declared a national park.

Pulau Zipporah Island is home to the Tua Pejat, in which there are administrative institutions, and it is known as a paradise for surfers. Airport of the archipelago is located on the island of Rokot, which now owns only 10% of the tropical rainforest and is the most developed part of the archipelago. South of the Rokot are Pulau Pagai island - Utara and Selatan - which have a large number of visitors.

Changes in the archipelago were very rapid progress was felt in all its parts. Tourism has become well-developed, as is the popularity of natural beauty grew more from year to year. The interesting culture of the local population is also something that attracts many people, as well as the unexplored tropical rainforests.

With the rapid development, many hotels and resorts were constructed, which are in this paradise setting often overbooked. A lot of people want to feel the touch of the true nature and its forces.

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