Siberut National Park

West Sumatra has one more national park in  Mentawai Islands. By geographical location 1°05' - 1°45' S latitude, 98°36' - 99°03' East Longitude, Temperature 22 ° - 31 ° C,  and altitude 000-500m asl. More precisely, Siberut National Park is located in Siberut Island, approximately 155 km from the city of Padang. Siberut National Park has an area of 60% of the area covered by the Dipterocarpaceae primary forest, primary mixed forest, swamps, coastal forests, and mangrove forests. Siberut National Park has 4 endemic species of primates  are "bokkoi" (Macaca pagensis), "langur" (Presbytis potenziani siberu), "Bilou" (Hylobates klossii), and "Simakobu" (Nasalis concolor siberu). In addition, there are 4 types of squirrels are endemic, 17 species of mammals and 130 bird species (4 species endemic).

Siberut island, including the Siberut National Park is one of a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in Man and the Biosphere Program (MAB).

Travel to national parks in the region has not been done by many visitors and has been the main object for visitors to the island of Siberut just to see the culture of the Mentawai people residing in and around national parks. In many ways, the Mentawai people are tribes in Indonesia that is still very traditional and largely adhere to animist beliefs.

A visit to the Siberut National Park is a combination trips ranging from boating, kayaking, walking on muddy paths, enjoying the natural beauty of tropical forests including the observation of plants/animals, bathing in waterfalls and directly observe the indigenous community. The trip is an unforgettable adventure. Travel to the island of Siberut, usually arranged by travel bureaus of Padang and Bukit Tinggi including facilities guide.

Point of Tourism are Madobak, Rokdok, Matotonan, Rorogot, Butui, Teteburuk, Selaoinan and Mailepet: Exploring the forest, scour the rivers, hot springs, waterfalls, marine tourism, observing animals and plants and cultural tourism (Uma's house and religious dances).Beaches and Coastal Sagulubek Masilok. Sports surfing and diving/snorkeling in the marine park Cultural attractions outside the park: Tasa Gandang Festival in May, and Tabuik Festival in June at the Padang.

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