Maros Tourism

Maros Regency is one of the former kingkom in South Sulawesi. In the context of history in the XV century in this area a kingdom which once stood with the king’s first royal title “Marusu Karaeng Ripakere Loe”. In the course of the historical royal Marusu has given the influence of psychological and respected, so that the Dutch colonial government was not easy to conquer. But in subsequent development there is competition among the kingdom since each has an interest and wanted to name the capital of his kingdom, established as the name of Maros Regency. Applicable Indigenous Governance System, among others:

1.       Traditional Government Todde Limae

2.       Traditional Government Gallarang Appakka

3.       Traditional Government Lebbo Tengngae, on February 1, 1960 Maros regency established as an autonomous regian (Autonomous II) is marked by the appointment of Regent Nurdin Djohan. Therefore, each dated February 1, commemorated as the anniversary Maros Regency.

Bantimurung Waterfall.

Bantimurung Waterfall is located at the valley of the step limestone hill with its fertile tropical vegetation. Bantimurung waterfall is a government protected natural reserve and there a cool waterfall and surrounding forest and covers 1000 ha. There are many other caves in these cliffs but apart from the scenery which makes this area an ideal habitat for the type of butterflies and bird infamous for their rarity. The naturalist Alfred Wallace collected specimens here in the mid 1800’s. among the butterflies that he caught was the Papilo Androcles, one of the rarest and biggest, with a tail like a swallow. Today entomologist still come here to look at the butterflies and other insects. It is certainly a beautiful area, with while falls and bright butterflies make it an ideal place to relax. The best time to see living butterflies is when the sun appears after a rain shower. They form a riot of color as they fly from one shrub to another.

Dreaming Cave

The dreaming cave is located at about 15 m lower than Bantimurung waterfall. You have to go through a small path that takes us about 30 m of walk to the cross of the river in which dreaming cave is located. By using a torch as the source of light, you can enjoy the beauty of various forms of limestone that brings you to the dreaming.

Leang-leang.

Through careful care and accurate management, this historical center has several caves where historical paintings of 5000 years age can enjoyed. The archeologists consider that some of the caves have been occupied from as early as 800 B.C. to 3000 B.C. These caves have become the source information, particularly about pre-history, not only of South Sulawesi but also of Southeast Asia.

It is also very easy to notice that the last five to eight thousand years ago during the Mesolithic ages, human being were still living in the caves as trace of their palms are encountered on the walls of the caves.

Source: http://www.sulawesi-experience.com/maros-tourism.html

Vocabularies

Words	Kinds of Part of Speech		Meaning
Waterfall	noun		: Air Terjun
Limestone	noun		: Batu Kapur
Fertile	adjective		: Subur
Reserve	verb		: Menyediakan
Scenery	noun		: Pemandangan
Cliff	noun		: Jurang
Rarity	noun		: Hal yang jarang sekali
Butterfly	noun		: Kupu-kupu
Appear	verb		: Nampak
Riot	noun	: rusuh,ramai
Shrub	noun	: Semak-semak/ belukar
Cave	noun	: Gua
Waterfall	noun	: Air Terjun
Limestone	noun	: Batu Kapur
Fertile	adjective	: Subur

Exercise

True or False?

1.       T or F… Bantimurung Waterfall is located at the valley of the step limestone hill.

2.       T or F… Bantimurung Waterfall is surrounding forest and covers 100 ha.

3.       T or F… Alfred Wallace is the naturalist that collected butterflies specimens at 1800’s.

4.       T or F… The best time to see living butterflies is when the sun appears in the morning.

5.       T or F…The painting in the cave existed since 5000 years age.