Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Geopark Explained

Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Geopark
Alt Name:Taman Bumi Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu
Photo Width:250px
Map:Indonesia
Relief:yes
Location:Pelabuhan Ratu, West Java, Indonesia
Nearest City:Sukabumi
Coordinates:-6.9746°N 106.5278°W
Coords Ref:[1]
Area:128000ha
Url:http://new.ciletuh.com/

Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Geopark (id|'''Taman Bumi Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu''') is a national Geopark at Pelabuhan Ratu in Sukabumi Regency in West Java, Indonesia. It was recognized by UNESCO in 2015 as a national geopark, and it was proposed to become a member of the Global Geopark Network (GGN) to be recognized by UNESCO by 2017, but UNESCO finally made the park a part of the Global Geoparks Network in April 2018.[2]

The park has a land area of about 128,000 hectares, spread over 8 districts and 74 villages of Sukabumi Regency.

Attractions

The park is a popular tourist destination.[3] Attractions of which are:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Coordinates from wikidata
  2. News: Ciletuh officially declared as UNESCO Global Geopark. Antara News. 16 April 2018.
  3. News: Two million flock to Palabuhanratu beach. Antara News. 15 October 2017.