From Jayapura kota, you have to drive to Sentani area, then goes further to reach De Papre pier and continue the journey by renting a boat.
Beside Harlem, there are two other famous beaches located in the district; Tablanusu and Amai. Both can be reached by car, making people visited them more frequent.
Tablanusu is known for its rocky sand, while Amai has brownish sand. A friend said that Harlem is the prettiest of three, and that was the reason why we went there.
Tablanusu is known for its rocky sand, while Amai has brownish sand. A friend said that Harlem is the prettiest of three, and that was the reason why we went there.
At the De Papre pier, you need to negotiate with the local boat man for two way trip to Harlem (first to take you there and later to pick you up). Thankfully, we had our friend, Martin -a local Papuan- to do the talking, and got us the fair price of Rp 300.000,- (it might be a bit pricey if you're a tourist or foreigner).
It was Idul Fitri day. My family was away at home in Jakarta, eating delicious opor.
The sun was shining gleamingly at the pier as Mr. John, the boat man, took us in a 10 minutes ride, and leave us gasping in awe.
The sun was shining gleamingly at the pier as Mr. John, the boat man, took us in a 10 minutes ride, and leave us gasping in awe.
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