Lake Matano travel charm - South Sulawesi
Lake Matano, thus the name of a lake located in the district of East Luwu, South Sulawesi province. The lake is categorized into six deepest in the world (source: National Geographic magazine). Around the lake there are three settlements of Matano village, the village of Nuha and Sorowako. In this Sorowako operates one of the largest nickel mines in the world then the existence of this company makes Sorowako eventually became a small town whose population is composed of various races and ethnicities. But the diversity of these tribes became an attraction for cultural harmony and togetherness woven with a strong community.
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The name derives from the name of the lake Matano Matano village located at the west end of the lake because in this village there is a Fountain that never dry and the water flowing into the lake. It is said by the ancients, that the Fountain is a water source Matano Lake. Even more interesting because the lake is surrounded by green hills that it becomes a beauty.
Moreover, if we view the lake from the top of the hill, then the surface of the lake will look like the surface of the blue glass. If we dive in and along the outskirts, we will find some places with rocks such as lava stone former volcanic deposits. It's just that until now there has been no formal study whether the lake is a volcanic lake or not. In addition to rocks, there is also a cave flooded cave where the doors facing the lake so that if water levels recede we will clearly see the gaping door of the cave. This cave is located not far from the city Sorowako.
Every morning, we can enjoy the sun that shines and membiasi surface of the lake. Not to mention if the clouds formed over the lake or on top of a hill, then bias the sun at sunrise and sunset will be an attraction in itself. A beautiful very beautiful natural painting.
In addition to the natural beauty of Lake Matano, the friendliness of the people is also one of the attractions that will make it convenient for day trips to this area. Communities are used to mix with all ethnicities from anywhere. Even stranger was a lot of visiting and working in this area. There is a popular slogan in this area, if it is drinking water Lake Matano, it was hard to leave. Or will always miss him. Whether true or not, who can answer just a feeling.
Wow, it's magnificent
Do not hesitate, immediately you come to a place on this one.