Salu Pajaan in Binuang Sub-District, Polewali Mandar Regency

There is a good thing about enjoying an outdoor activity, which is the variety of natural attractions that tourists can visit. Even a river becomes a recommended place to spend holidays these days! These include Salu Pajaan in Binuang Sub-District, Polewali Mandar. To be exact, the location is in Batetangnga Village and it offers a beautiful river and lush environment to visitors. Due to such comfortable ambiance, both locals and tourists take advantage of the site for a family recreation, exploration, and relaxation. Some of them even enjoy playing water in the river and swim in it.

The Nuance
Thanks to the locals. They take a good care of Salu Pajaan, so it becomes a comfortable site for recreation. The river has crystal clear water and refreshing sensation. Plus, it is surrounded by various species of trees including sugar palm, durian, kokosan (langsat), and many others. Not to mention the nuance becomes more soothing due to the sound of gurgling water and songs of birds as well as insects. Here is more good news. Tourists can rent gazebos there with a cheap price! Other facilities include a mini café, grilling spot, swimming baths, toilets, parking area, etc.

Exploring Salu Pajaan
Salu Pajaan is, in a nutshell, a natural bath. That means visitors are likely to play water and take a bath in it. In fact, they can choose either to take a bath in the river or in available ponds provided by the management. What they need to think is about the depth of the water, which must suitable to their level of safety. Parents with kids should be more concerned about it, for sure. Another good feature is the presence of reliable facilities like toilets, where tourists can use for changing as well.

Aside from taking a bath, visitors can do other fun activities like trekking or exploration. It is because Salu Pajaan is surrounded by various plants and trees and serene atmosphere! During trekking, tourists can even pick some fruits like Rambutan, Durian, Duku, and Manda. What is more? The site also provides a unique ride called “Sepeda Gantung” or hanging bikes. Despite the safety, it would be a thrilling experience for tourists.

Another common activity to do in Salu Pajaan is relaxation. That means tourists don’t need to do anything but sitting on available gazebos and eating foods on site. This place is suitable for family recreation, as long as everyone take a good care of the environment and avoid littering at all cost. No one feels comfortable when seeing trash when enjoying relaxation there, no?

Nearby Attractions

• Limbong Lopi Natural Bath
• Eran Batu Waterfall
• Tonyaman Pier
• Pelangi Bridge

How to Get There
A trip to Salu Pajaan may take only about 23 minutes from Polewali Mandar Regency, as the distance is 13.1 km. Still, everyone should make sure to take Poros Majene – Mamuju Street. Next, they can take Mangondang Street. Tourists’ first destination is Binuang Sub-District. Later, they only need to get to Batetangnga Village and reach the site right away.

Where to Stay

• Lilianto Hotel
• Bumi Raya Hotel
• Ratih Hotel
• Graha Melati Hotel
• Arham Hotel