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Besides having Raja Ampat, Papua has many amazing destinations from the western tip of Papua. The province whose capital is in Manokwari has a number of tourism attractions. One of them is Lake Framu, a hidden paradise in Papua. Fewer people know the existence of this lake, because the location of this lake is in the middle of a forest.

The road to Lake Framu is quite difficult because not all of the routes are smooth paved roads. Most of the roads are small and bumpy and rocky roads. From the main road to the lake Framu, you have to stroll about 10 to 15 minutes going down a small forest of West Papua, which is overgrown with lush shrubs where the lake which is dominated by turquoise is located. Therefore, Framu Lake is not often visited by tourists. This beautiful lake is so clean because the indigenous Papuans take care of it.

Lake Framu is part of Lake Ayamaru which is located in Ayamaru City, Maybrat Regency, West Papua Province, about 216 kilometers west of Sorong City. From Sorong to Ayamaru, it can be reached by public transportation for 4 to 5 hours. Ayamura Lake contains many kinds of fish which are often taken by the local people for their daily meals. Because it provides benefits, the local people take care of this lake. Even though it is very beautiful, you have to be careful if you want to swim in this lake. The water is calm. That means that this lake is quite deep. The depth of this lake can reach 6 meters. However, you can swim on the shore of the lake or just throw your feet and walk on the rocks that are clearly visible from the edge of the lake.