Labuan Bajo, A Raised Patch of Heaven in Eastern Indonesia

Komodo National Park, which was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, consists of Komodo Island, Rinca Island, Padar Island, and several other islands in the vicinity. The presence of the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), which is the world’s largest lizard, was first covered in a scientific journal in 1912.

The journal was written by Pieter Antonie Ouwens, Director of the Bogor Zoological Museum. This discovery was the beginning of the existence of Labuan Bajo in the eyes of the world because many tourists and scientists came to see ora, as the local residents call the Komodo dragon.

When you are in Komodo National Park, you will be presented with some amazing attractions. One of them is taking pictures with Komodo dragons. This will be an unforgettable experience of a lifetime, namely taking pictures with rare animals that only exist in Indonesia.

Apart from the Komodo dragons, this national park is also famous for its charming panoramas. Friends of Pesona who like photography, must include several spots here as a place to take pictures. Call it the iconic Padar Island with its hill-shaped island and gradations of blue sea in the background.

Kelor Island is no less cool, you know, the view of the island and the clear blue sea from the top of Kelor Island is too beautiful to miss. Another spot that you can’t miss is Pink Beach or what is known as the Red Beach by local people. Charm friends do you know?

The red color on this beach actually comes from microscopic animals and reddish coral fragments around the coast. Labuan Bajo can be accessed by land, sea and air. The beauty of Komodo Island with its rich local culture and exotic islands around it make Labuan Bajo a potential and crowded tourist spot.

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