Wamena

Wamena is a town in Papua. It is the capital of Highland Papua province. It is a gateway to go to the Baliem Valley.

Wamena's population consists of, the majority of the native Papuan including Dani, Lani, Yali, also other Indonesian such as Buginese, Javanese, and Minang. Christianity is the majority religion in Wamena at about 84% of the population, with Islam at about 15%, Hindu at about 0.12%, and the rest is a smattering of other religions.

• -4.100312138.9516871 Wamena Airport (WMX ^IATA), Jl. Gatot Subroto, ☏ +62 969 31241. Daily flights from Jayapura.  (updated Sep 2022)

Map of Wamena

Using a rented car or motorcycle is the best way to go to tourists or public places and it is more affordable as there is no public transportation there.

• Baliem Valley.  (updated Sep 2022)
• -4.142688138.9144381 Bukit Pesali Walesi, Asolokobal. A hilly area with beautiful panorama.  (updated Sep 2022)
• -4.114187138.9241882 Jembatan Gantung Sinakma, Wouma. The traditional suspension bridge has stretched over the Uwe river.  (updated Sep 2022)
• -4.083063138.9059373 Kebun Raya Biologi Wamena, Holima. A flora conservation area. You may see rumput mei (pink-purple Wamena grass) in May.  (updated Sep 2022)

• -3.922562138.8721874 Lokale Wosi Cave (Goa Lokale Wosi), Usilimo.  (updated Sep 2022)
• -4.036687138.9525625 Pasir Putih Wamena, Aikima, Kurulu. White sand in a rocky area.  (updated Sep 2022)
• -4.158313138.9943126 Telaga Biru Maima (Telaga Biru Wamena). A turquoise water lake.  (updated Sep 2022)
• -4.142688138.9116877 Walesi Waterfall (Air Terjun Walesi).  (updated Sep 2022)

Strolling down in the city forest.

• -4.073187138.9040631 Hutan Kota Isakusa Wamena, Hubikiak, Holima.  (updated Sep 2022)

• -4.105063138.9314381 Pasar Sinakma, Hurekama. 8AM-5PM. Traditional market in Wamena. You may buy fresh vegetables and fruits.  (updated Sep 2022)

Try a dish made from udang selingkuh (cherax/New Guinea crayfish).

• -4.090687138.9453131 Blambangan, Jl. Trikora, ☏ +62 969 32170. 7AM-9PM. Serves udang selingkuh and stir-fried vegetables.  (updated Sep 2022)

Try kopi Wamena in some local coffee shops.

• -4.091312138.9425631 An Meke Coffee & Art Studio, Jl. Nirwana, ☏ +62 811 480 1176. 1PM-6PM.  (updated Sep 2022)

• -4.089562138.9451871 Baliem Pilamo Hotel, Jl. Trikora No. 114, ☏ +62 969 31043, [email protected]. Check-out: 12:00. From Rp636,000.  (updated Sep 2022)
• -4.095813138.9391882 Putri Dani Inn, Jl. Irian No. 40, Hurekama, ☏ +62 969 31223. From Rp750,000.  (updated Sep 2022)

The telephone area code of Wamena is 0969.

Fly to the neighbouring, Tolikara Regency, Puncak Jaya Regency, and Yahukimo Regency.