MARON RIVER AT PACITAN



One of the fairly new tourist attractions in Indonesia is the Maron Pacitan River. This beautiful river is located in Dersono Village, Pringkuku District, approximately 45 minutes drive from downtown Pacitan. Although access is not difficult, but the road to the river is quite challenging because some of the asphalt road has started to potholes.In addition, some roads are also uphill and winding.The tourists are advised to use a car or motorcycle with a high ground distance, so safe for riders and vehicles.




 

Maron River name may not be too familiar. That's because this place is still foreign and as untouched by nature lovers.But it turns out there is a television station that once covered one event at this location.Be the name of the Maron River known by many people.
Many visitors and tourists who have been to the Maron River Pacitan long to visit him again.because, the location of this river is quite hidden and far from the city, so very quiet and can be a target release stress and fatigue.Another reason is because the scenery is still natural. Located behind a thousand mountains, there are many shade trees on the banks of the river. Because of its beauty, this river is also often referred to as the Green Canyon Indonesia. How not, the river that stretches as far as 4.5 km has clear water with green color.





 

There are many ways for tourists to enjoy the beautiful Maron Pacitan River. The first way is to rent a fishing boat.The price offered is quite affordable, which is Rp 100.000, - per boat.One boat can fit up to 5 people. The price includes the driver and tour guide service, which incidentally is a local resident.If you go with family, it is better to use this service, because in addition to being able to go together in a boat, tour guide will allow you to explore this place more deeply.
In addition to boat rental services, there are also rowing boat rental services. The difference, you own a ride on this rowing boat.The length of the river is enough to make the tourists addicted to using a rowing boat to follow. every year here also held a rowing race called Festival Ngiroboyo.So if you're lucky, maybe you can watch it when you visit here.

 

The more towards the estuary, the river water will look darker as the depth increases. Coconut trees are also beginning to look more and more.Once satisfied along the river, the tourists will arrive at the estuary, namely Ngiroboyo Beach.This beach actually can be reached also by land, but the terrain is hilly and quite difficult so it is better to pass the river only. On this beach, the scenery is not less interesting.In addition, the waves tend to be small, so if you want to be quiet on the edge it's okay.At this coastal estuary, tour operators also provide various interesting activities such as river tubing, along the river by using car tube .Like rafting, visitors will be given a safety helmet and body buoy.The tariff is also not too expensive, only Rp 15,000 per hour.
 
For those who like challenges, there are also body boarding and surfing activities.But if you just want to sit and relax, the manager also provides a pavilion on the beach with varying rates.



 

This beach is also famous for its beautiful sunset scenery. Enjoying the afternoon at the blue waterfront and the white sand will definitely be a memorable for you.If it's late, you can return home to the starting point by boat. The scenery is certainly not less interesting.Do not forget to bring enough lighting if it gets dark to make the trip easier.