Car rental Makassar Downtown, Indonesia

Exploring Makassar Downtown

Makassar Downtown is a port town on the east side of Indonesia's Sulawesi Island. Inside its 17th century Dutch colonial fort is the National Museum Negeri La Gallina, local housing relics.

A promenade along Losari beach is called by locals as the "Queen's Necklace" because of its beautiful design of cobblestone pavers, which leads to an outdoor pool and fountain in the downtown area. Another popular shopping district is Losari Square, where there are a number of shops, boutiques, cafes and a large number of restaurants. Among them is the Grand Hotel, a beautiful boutique hotel that has been established since 1875 and is one of the oldest in Makassar. Other notable hotels in Downtown Makassar include the Makassar Jaminah Hotel and the Makassar Resorts.

In addition to the cultural attractions, there are also a number of historical museums within the city including the Museum of the Dutch East Indies. The Museum of the Indonesian People and Culture is another important museum that displays some of Indonesia's traditional art forms such as the use of pottery and ceramics. In addition, there are museums dedicated to traditional clothing such as sarongs and banking. Some of the more modern museums display works by local and international artists. In addition to all of these museums, there is also the Makassar International Airport. Many visitors who fly into this airport are surprised by the presence of so many restaurants and bars.

There are a number of cultural activities that can be enjoyed while in Makassar Downtown. One of these is the annual Javanese Festival, which takes place from mid-March to early June. This is the largest festival in Southeast Asia and features a wide variety of traditional Javanese activities, such as folk dances, horseback riding, dancing and drum performances. There is also a large number of local foods, such as rice cakes and Indonesian-based sweets, which are served during the festival. It is best to eat at one of the hotels near Makassar during the festival season, which makes for a convenient getaway.

For those interested in nature, Rotterdam National Park is the ideal place to visit. It was once home to the world's largest tropical rainforest, which was the result of a forested volcanic island. The park is home to more than three thousand species of birds, two hundred and fifty species of butterflies, and around one hundred twenty varieties of mammals and reptiles. The park is also home to several varieties of birds and frogs.

Those who enjoy water sports can take part in kayaking or rafting through the Kuta River in Rotterdam. It is also possible to walk through the water to see the rich coral reefs and the green vegetation on both sides of the river. In addition to this, the Makassar Downtown area provides great fishing for the local fishermen. Kayaking tours of the surrounding areas can be arranged. At the same time, visitors can engage in a boat ride over the river to experience the local culture and lifestyle of the local people.