Makassar
Indonesia · South Sulawesi · 5 m
Description
Makassar is the capital of South Sulawesi Province and the largest city on the island of Sulawesi. This vibrant port city on the Makassar Strait has been an important trading center and maritime gateway to eastern Indonesia for centuries. It is renowned for the historic Fort Rotterdam, the seafaring traditions of the Bugis and Makassarese peoples, the construction of the iconic Pinisi schooners, its outstanding seafood cuisine, and the lively Losari Beach waterfront promenade. Blending colonial heritage with a modern urban atmosphere, Makassar also serves as an ideal gateway to the coral islands of the Spermonde Archipelago and the diverse natural and cultural attractions of South Sulawesi.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Fort Rotterdam
- Losari Beach Waterfront
- Paotere Harbor and Pinisi Schooners
- Trans Studio Makassar
- Bantimurung National Park(Day trip)
- Bantimurung Waterfall(Day trip)
- Museum La Galigo
- Fort Rotterdam Ramparts
- 99 Domes Mosque
- Amirul Mukminin Floating Mosque
- Akkarena Beach
- Akkarena Beach Sunset
- CPI Waterfront
- Makassar Chinatown
- Paotere Fish Market
- Coto Makassar
- Konro and Makassar Street Food
- Nongkrong at Losari Food Stalls
- Samalona Island(Day trip)
- Kodingareng Keke Island(Day trip)
- Kayangan Island(Day trip)
- Snorkeling around Samalona(Day trip)
- Butterfly Conservation Center(Day trip)
- Rammang Rammang Karst(Day trip)
- Leang Leang Prehistoric Caves(Day trip)
- Bugis Pinisi Boat Building(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- UPG
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry