6 Tourist Attractions in Bekasi You Must Visit!

Bekasi is part of West Java province with an area of 210 square kilometers. Almost half of the land there has been used for industry and settlement. But don't be sad, Bekasi still has natural tourist attractions that can be enjoyed, my friend!

Here are some natural tourist attractions in Bekasi that are just as cool to visit:

1. Curug Parigi

Curug Parigi was formed after the stone mining in the surrounding area ceased operations. This waterfall serves as a boundary between Bogor Regency (Gunung Putri District) and Bekasi City (Bantar Gebang District). If you take a closer look, Curug Parigi resembles Niagara Falls on the border of America and Canada, right, my friend.

2. Situ Cibeureum

Situ Cibeureum is a naturally formed lake. Situ Cibeureum is located to the east of Bekasi City, precisely in Lambang Jaya, Tambun Selatan, Bekasi Regency. This beautiful lake is situated right behind the elite housing complex Grand Wisata.

You can relax while fishing at Situ Cibeureum, you know. Situ Cibeureum is a favorite fishing spot in Bekasi. Basically, there are many freshwater fish in the lake, such as tilapia, tawes fish, snakehead fish, and mujair fish. So, if you plan to visit this lake, don't forget to bring your fishing gear!

3. Taman Buaya Indonesia Jaya (TBIJ)

If you are not afraid of crocodiles, you can try visiting Taman Buaya Indonesia Jaya, my friend. Taman Buaya Indonesia Jaya is known as the crocodile sanctuary with the largest collection in Asia and the world, because there are about 500 crocodiles of various species here.

There are 423 Sumatra estuarine crocodiles, about 30 Kalimantan crocodiles (long-snouted), 2 Irian crocodiles (with black skin), and about 2 albino crocodiles separated in 4 ponds. Wow, that's a lot, right, my friend!

4. Rumah Pohon Jatiasih

Rumah Pohon Jatiasih can be an alternative for you to vacation with your family. The wooden house building is very natural and the cool air feels like being in the middle of the forest, making Rumah Pohon Jatiasih a popular tourist spot.

In addition, children will also enjoy being here because they can play outbound, wall climbing, flying fox, and ride ATVs. For those of you who love fishing, you can also fish here. If you don't bring your fishing gear, don't worry because Rumah Pohon Jatiasih also rents out fishing equipment. Until now, Rumah Pohon Jatiasih is still crowded with visitors. Besides the cool air, there are many Instagramable photo spots here, my friend.

5. Danau Marakash

Danau Marakash is one of the tourist spots located in Babelan Village, Bekasi, West Java. This lake, which covers an area of 2 hectares, has a very attractive beauty that is worth visiting.

Danau Marakash is an artificial lake built by the developer of Pondok Ungu Housing for the purpose of water storage and recreational facilities for the local residents. However, in reality, many people from other areas also come to this beautiful lake for culinary hunting, recreation, and fishing.

Danau Marakesh has a cool atmosphere due to the strong winds blowing. It is quite different from what we usually know because Bekasi generally has a rather hot atmosphere.

6. Taman Rusa Kemang Pratama

Taman Rusa Kemang Pratama is located in the Kemang Pratama housing area, Pekayon, South Bekasi. Taman Rusa Kemang Pratama is also known as a mini zoo. This name emerged since the management brought in several types of animals to the park area.

There are 7 spotted deer that can be observed when visiting this park. In addition to deer, visitors can also see turkeys and bantam chickens. Taman Rusa Kemang Pratama can be visited every day free of charge. If you want to visit here, it's better to bring your own food because there are rarely food vendors in the park.

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