Exotism of Cingkuak Island

The twilight on the Cingkuak Island.
(Photo by Muhammad Iqbal Arza)

Short. That's the main advantage of Cingkuak Island as one of the locations of maritime tourism in the Pesisir Selatan District, West Sumatra Province. The distance is about 500 meters from the mainland of Sumatra Island in Carocok Beach region, IV Jurai Sub-District, Pesisir Selatan District. A swimmer will not be difficult to cross the straits of calm to the island.

If you do not want to swim, a dozen mechanized boats operated by operators will be happy to escort visitors. The fee was cheap, Rp 10,000 to commute from a stop at the Batu Kareta Island.From the mainland in Carocok Beach to the Batu Kareta Island, visitors can reach by approximately 100 feet along the bridge. Each boat operated two people with a capacity of about 30 visitors.

Play sand on the Cingkuak Island.
(Photo by Cici Adepratama)

If the holiday season or the weekend comes, the boat operated as Masri Chaniago (50) and Makmur Perdamaian (36) can be loaded passengers. "I ever carry passengers up to 37 people," Masri said, as quoted by Kompas.com, Wednesday (06/02/2013). However, on a weekday, four passengers were served. The boat belongs Masri engined 15 PK (paardenkracht, horsepower). There is also a boat with power up to 40 PK.

 Sea ​​around the Cingkuak Island are very alluring.
(Photo by Cici Adepratama)

When finished enjoying Cingkuak Island, visitors live call to ask for a boat operator picked up. About five minutes later, you are ready to return. However, visitors are definitely hard to leave the island of 4.5 acres of white sand and gentle. The temptation for swimming or snorkeling (diving) in the waters of the island is also very strong.

The tourists enliven Cingkuak Island during the holidays.
(Photo by Armensyafni)

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