The Natural Charm of Saluopa Waterfall in Poso is Truly Stunning

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Footage Nusantara - Poso Regency is one of the areas in Central Sulawesi that offers many promising tourist attractions. If several people know Poso Regency as a terrorist and unsafe area, then these people need to visit this area directly, because this assumption will be refuted by the charm of the existing natural tourism and welcoming the very friendly local people. One of the natural tourist locations that can be enjoyed by the community is the Saluopa Waterfall Location in Poso Regency.

This waterfall is famous for having 12 levels with fast and clear water so it is considered one of the best waterfalls in Indonesia. This waterfall is suitable as a family tourist destination. There are even several foreign tourists who have been seen coming all the way to Poso to see this waterfall.

Saluopa Waterfall is also called Air Luncur, which means clear water that flows rapidly from the top of the mountain. Quoted from the Sultengprov Tourism page, this waterfall that is never cloudy flows from the upstream peak of Mount Tangkumbolonci at a height of 25 meters downstream until it fills Lake Poso which is a tectonic lake. Mount Tangkumbolonci itself is famous for its trekking route.

Location of Saluopa Waterfall

Judging from Google Maps, Saluopa Waterfall is located in Wera Village as mentioned by some people. However, because its position is only slightly outside the boundaries of Tonusu Village, many people also say that Saluopa is located in Tonusu. These two villages are located in Pamona Pasulemba District, Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi.

Saluopa can be reached in 30 minutes from Tentena Tourism City, which is located 12 km from Saluopa. If departing from Poso City. It takes 1.5 hours. The distance between Poso City and Palu City the Capital of Central Sulawesi is 264 km. The travel time from Palu to Saluopa is around 7 hours.

To reach the waterfall, visitors must walk 500 meters from the gate, through a small, shady, and cool forest. If you want to go to the top of the waterfall, visitors must climb the concrete stairs on the left side of the waterfall.

Saluopa has quite a lot of attractions, both for adventurers and families. Although this tourist attraction is considered safe for all family members, visitors must remain vigilant and immediately ask for help from guards if necessary.

Attractions of Saluopa Waterfall

Here are the attractions of Saluopa Waterfall that attract many tourists:

1. A waterfall that spills like a European wedding dress that blooms with a sprinkling of gems.

2. Cool and clear water because it comes from springs in the mountains so it is fun to play in the water.

3. Natural swimming pools that are at each level with a depth of 2-3 meters for some parts. Find out the depth-first if you bring children so you don't choose the wrong one.

4. There are various types of birds that are the object of research by experts. The science that studies birds is called ornithology.

5. Home to Poso's endemic fish, namely Nomoramphus celebensis, or in the local language called anara, didisa, or julung-julung Poso. This small fish is very sensitive to changes in water quality. If this fish can live in a body of water, then the water quality in that place is still good. Anara is often found in Lake Poso and its tributaries.

6. A place of worship for residents in the open air.

7. There are rows of culinary stalls and Tentena crafts made from ingredients around Tentena.

8. A safe camping spot because there are several sloping places around the waterfall.

9. Relax while lying down using a hammock that can be rented.

10. Test your courage by climbing to the waterfall not via stairs, but through the water flow. The tip is to pass through a fast-flowing flow. Rocks that are not flowing with water are dangerous and slippery. However, if you find rocks that are too slippery, you should tell the officer so that they can be brushed for everyone's safety.

11. There are several photo spots around the waterfall.