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Bantimurung (
the small waterfall in Maros regency )
South Sulawesi
- Indonesia
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The
Spectacular waterfalll is located at the valley of the steep lime-stone
hill with its fertile tropical vegetation which makes this area an
ideal habitat for the types of Butterflies and birds that are famous
for their rarety.
In 1856-1857 a prominent English naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace
spent half of his life that he enjoyed in this area to catch numerous
types of rare butterflies, birds and insects. Among the butterflies
he
caught was the Papilo Androcles type, one the rarest and biggest
type of butterfly that has a tail like a swallow. A detailed explanation
concerning this area has attracted the attention of archaeologists,
prehistoric and insects experts.
The waterfall and surrounding areas is a popular picnic area and it
is a sceneries. From the waterfall one can take a ride to the National
Park which is close by through the limestone mountain chains.
For all additional
information, reservation or any sort of
assistance,
please send us an e-mail at : nelltours@upg.mega.net.id
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