This physical and mental fatigue cannot be taken lightly, because it can have an impact on decreasing brain and emotional performance.

To restore lost “positive energy”, we need “healing”. No need to go far out of town. Currently in Cilacap there are tourist attractions that can be visited with close friends and family.

Cigimbal Park, this is one of natural tourist destinations on Jalan Tancang RT 02 RW 12 Tritih Kulon Village, North Cilacap.

This tour, which presents shade of Mangrove Forest and overlooks Bengawan Donan River, was opened on January 9, 2022, with operating hours from 07.00 to 18.00.

To enter this tourist attraction, visitors are only charged Rp. 5,000.00 per person.

Ruswan, manager of this tourist area, said that view of Cigimbal Park will be more beautiful when sun will set.

The stretch of Bengawan Donan River seems to be able to drown sun and leave its orange glow.

“Cigimbal Park actually has an area of ​​about 4 hectares. But what we can manage is only about 1 ha. Hopefully in future Cigimbal Park will be more famous, advanced and become a prima donna tourism for people of Cilacap and outside Cilacap. so that later we can expand this tourist area and continue to improve its facilities,” explained Ruswan quotes Cilacapkab.go.id.

In collaboration with Balikpapan Madani College of Economic Community Service (STIE), activity was followed by management and members of Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis), training was also witnessed by Head of Department of Youth, Sports and Tourism (Disporapar) of Balikpapan City, Irma Nurmayanti and Ahmad Mauluddin, Lurah Manggar Baru.

Pertamina DPPU Sepinggan Operation Head, Wisnu Fajar Baskoro said that Bay Floating Resto 1000 program is a CSR assistance from Pertamina DPPU Sepinggan in collaboration with City of Balikpapan Tourism Office. “This program is result of collaboration between Ministry of PUPR program, Department of Housing and Settlements (Disperkim) and Disporapar Balikpapan City and Pertamina DPPU Sepinggan CSR program,” continued Wisnu.

Wisnu added that CSR program was carried out after seeing natural potential, availability of supporting facilities and most important thing was potential of human resources in Manggar Baru area. “The Teluk 1000 Floating Resto is one part of Teluk BUGARBA (Teluk Seribu Manggar Baru) CSR Program, which is Manggar Baru community development program in developing natural tourism potential of Teluk 1000 Mangrove river and mangrove forest as well as efforts to improve economy of surrounding communities through creation of Floating Resto as a part of an effort to introduce tour “, said Wisnu.

This organizational management training as a briefing to improve skills of administrators and members of Gulf 1000 Pokdarwis who will later manage Floating Resto and Nature tourism of Gulf 1000. “It is hoped that through this training, Pokdarwis will form a professional, innovative and productive organization,” concluded Wisnu.

In his remarks representing Government of City of Balikpapan, Irma expressed his appreciation for CSR contributions of Pertamina DPPU Sepinggan. “We of Balikpapan City government certainly cannot work alone in fostering all Pokdarwis in City of Balikpapan, therefore we need collaboration from various parties, in this case we are very grateful to Pertamina for their attention and assistance to Teluk 1000 Pokdarwis”, continued Irma.

The construction of Colorful Bay Floating Restaurant in Teluk 1000 itself began in June and currently has reached 50% in form of foundations and support poles built using state budget, while CSR contributions of Pertamina DPPU Sepinggan in form of floating Floating Resto such as making kitchens, roofs and equipment supply cooking, restaurant equipment, and supplies of human resources incorporated in Pokdarwis and program assistance.

The BUGARBA Gulf Program is also one of leading CSR programs of Sepinggan DPPU in its efforts to PROPER Gold, after winning for three years in a row Green PROPER in environmental compliance assessment assessment conducted by Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Republic of Indonesia. **

With COVID-19 pandemic lingering on since early this year, several nations are currently migrating at a measured pace, from crises management to recovery efforts, especially to brea new life into tourism sector that has been foremost and worst affected by COVID-19 outbreak.

Indonesia is one of nations that is keen to initiate efforts to usher in recovery in their tourism and hospitality industries that have been dealt a debilitating blow by COVID-19 pandemic. In April 2020, Indonesia’s several regions registered no tourist arrivals, thereby leaving hotels, travel agents, and related services with no choice but to close down.

As government announced a plan to transition from large-scale social distancing measures (PSBB) to new normal concept, several regions are also prepping to revive tourism industry.

Bali, one of world’s most popular resor islands, in cooperation with Tourism Creative Economy Ministry, is currently preparing health protocols for tourism in new normal.

However, Bali provincial administration is yet to take a decision on when to reopen island for tourists.

However, if it is decided to reopen it gradually, local government will be selective in receiving international tourists and will enforce stringent health protocols.

“At onset, we will focus on domestic market, but once international market opens, we expect tourists from nearby countries, such as Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam,” I Putu Winastra, secretary of Association of Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) of Bali chapter, had remarked recently.

The Nusa Dua area of Bali is set to be pilot area for “new normal” scenario in tourism sector, he noted.

Nusa Dua was selected for pilot project based on its strategic and exclusive location, thereby facilitating easier monitoring coupled with several supporting facilities, including accommodation, amenities, and a hospital of international standard.

Health protocols and standard operational procedures will be enforced when tourists arrive at airport, during their tour, and right until they fly back to their countries of origin.

In meantime, regional CEO for Greater Jakarta Region at PT Garuda Indonesia, M. Yansverio, echoed airline’s readiness to support industry and government in developing tourism in Bali once government decides to reopen area for tourism.

“To welcome new normal, Garuda Indonesia has applied protocols of cleanliness, health, and safety (CHS) and explained about requirements that must be met by air travelers,” he informed.

In meantime, Chairman of People Consultative Assembly (MPR), Bambang Soesatyo, has urged government to review its visa exemption policy for tourists to prevent mass spread of COVID-19 infections once tourism sector reopens.

The visa-free policy must be reviewed, particularly for countries prone to COVID-19,” Soesatyo stated during a webinar recently.

Indonesia must strictly scrutinize foreign tourists and ensure they are free from novel coronavirus disease, he added.

In addition to Bali, other regions making preparations for tourism recovery comprise Aceh, Jakarta, Central Java, and North Sulawesi.

The tourism industry in Aceh Province is ready to embrace new normal amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Azwani Awi, chairperson of Indonesian Association of Tourism Businessmen (ASPPI) of Aceh branch, remarked.

Tourist destinations that have abided by requisite health protocols in new normal include an urban forest park in Langsa City that, in fact, reopened since Eid al-Fitr (May 24) after been closed since early March 2020.

To prevent transmission of COVID-19, park applies government-set health protocols that necessitate every visitor to wear a mask and maintain a safe distance from one another.

“Of course, every visitor undergoes body temperature screening. During this process, identity of visitors is checked. Thus, if there is a confirmed COVID-19 case, patient travel history can be tracked,” he expounded.

The Sabang municipality, Aceh, has also permitted to reopen its marine resor and resume operations of modes of sea transportation to Sabang on Weh Island by adhering to health protocols.

The decision was stipulated in Sabang Mayor Circular Letter No. 440/3111 on June 1, 2020, Bahru Fikri, Sabang municipality administrations spokesman, stated.

“Fast boats and ro-ro ferry operate one-round trip per day, with a maximum passenger limit of 50 percent of normal capacity of ship, and they must apply COVID-19 health protocols,” he explained.

Local tourists are required to hold Sabang ID cards and undergo medical checkups at seaport. It is necessary for tourists coming from outside Sabang to carry along health certificates issued by hospital, community health center, or other health clinic.

The Sabang coastal town, located on Indonesia westernmost island of Weh, is a tourism icon of Aceh Province owing to its scenic marine panorama.

Sabang has become a preferred location for marine tourism lovers for engaging in various activities, including diving, snorkeling, fishing, sun-bathing, and visiting interesting spots.

Weh Island is exotic and romantic, as it is surrounded by several small islets. Moreover, its strategic location, Weh Island, located between Indian Ocean and Malacca Strait, is easily accessible by both domestic and foreign tourists.

In addition to Aceh, North Sulawesi is ready to embrace new normal in tourism sector.

Deputy Governor of North Sulawesi Steven Kandouw highlighted need for tourism businesses to continue regardless of limitations owing to pandemic.

“Demonstrate to potential domestic and international tourists that North Sulawesi is safe because it applies COVID-19 protocols. Hence, hotels must implement those protocols,” he remarked.

Tourism is a lifeline to millions, particularly in developing world. Hence, United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) believes that opening world up to tourism again will save jobs, protect livelihoods, and enable sector to resume its vital role in driving sustainable development.

The meaning of word “Geulis” if traced is derived from Sundanese language which means Beautiful. Whereas Curug also comes from Sundanese language which means Waterfall.

However, Cipari is a sub-district where almost all of its citizens speak Javanese, specifically Javanese dialect of Banyumasan (Panginyongan).

Viewing Curug Geulis (Beautiful Waterfall) in Cipari Cilacap, how beautiful waterfall is, surely for curious traveler.

Curug Geulis is an area that is recommended as a tourist village by Regency Government (Cilacap Regency Government).

This waterfall has already pocketed Regent Decree with Number: 556/213/18/2012.

Geulis Waterfall Location : Geulis Waterfall is located in Cisuru Village, Cipari District, Cilacap.

While journey to Cipari, if from direction of City of Banjar can go through 2 (two) lines, namely through Langensari – Banjar, Lakbok, Purwadadi – Ciamis through Manganti Dam.

Then Head to Kedungreja, Sidareja and only Cipari. Or through Banjar Patruman, Dayeuhluhur, Wanareja.

As for travelers from afar, you can rent an inn if you want to go to Cipulis Geulis Curug.

Lodging facilities in form of houses residents who previously could by contacting local Pokdarwis.

Why is Curug Geulis a Tourism Village ?, because there is a waterfall that is not far (close together), one of which is Bridal Waterfall in Segaralangu.

And there is also a Hot Spring Tourism that is said to cure diseases, and its location is not far from Curug Geulis, about 400 meters.

The reason is not only natural tourism potential in form of waterfalls that are found in village of Cisuru Cipari.

There is a rubber plantation and its processing there, so it can be a means to educate or educate children.

In addition, in village of Cisuru there is also culinary in form of Emping (melinjo fruit that is used as crackers). There is also a culinary form Tempe Klentang.

The latter just heard it, usually when you hear name tempe, which is fermented soybeans. As for tempeh in Banyumas and Cilacap, they are quite familiar, one of which is to be made mendoan (ie tempeh which is cooked using oil, but has a flour mixture).

But this Tempe Klentang is not from soybean friend Traveler, but from processed rubber seeds, it like what it tastes like.

Back again about Curug Geulis, this waterfall has a height of approximately 20 meters and can be reached 2 kilometers from central district Cipari.

Looking at this Karangpucung Pangenten Waterfall tour seems cool, besides it is located in mountains which feels cool.

The location of Karangpucung Cilacap Panganten waterfall is located in Cipicung Hamlet, Bengbulang Village, Karangpucung District, Cilacap Regency.

This trip to Curant Panganten can be passed from national road (Banyumas – Cilacap – Banjar City (Pataruman), precisely through Cijoho, Tayem Karangpucung Village.

If accessed through southern crossing of national road from direction of Cijoho, Tayem Village, it is estimated that it will take approximately 7.5 Kilometers.

Viewing this Waterfall Tourism, there will be many green trees, such as pine trees

When going down waterfall will also be seen that there is a gate made of wood that reads “Welcome to Nature Tourism Curug Waterfall”.

When Down this Tour, you will also be treated to a view like in Sidareja Forest Forest. Namely umbrellas that are tied above head when going down hill going to waterfall waterfall.

Nature Tourism in form of waterfalls or hidden waterfalls in Cilacap region, especially in western part of Cilacap very much. Starting from Dayeuhluhur, Wanareja, Majenang, Cimanggu, Karangpucung, Cipari there are also waterfalls or waterfalls.

Waterfall can be used for an excursion with family or relatifes in addition to tours to beach. (Ayu)

But amid covid-19 pandemic situation, plan will continue if situation has been declared safe.

Meanwhile, Saripudin said, in development of tourism, it will cooperate with Perhutani and LMDH (Forest Village Community Institutions) Forestry.

Saripudin assessed potential of tourism such as Pine Forest on Mount Geulis, Tambaksari Village, District of Cilacap Wanareja could be an attraction.

He also assessed location of pine forest related to women, place was not in Palugon but exact location as explained. Namely at Mount Geulis, Tambaksari Village, Wanareja District.

Cilacap.info who received a shipment said that in Palugon there was a pine forest tourist destination and was asked to publish it and then obediently.

It turned out that location after being confirmed was in Mount Geulis, Tambaksari Village, Wanareja District.

Found on insagram, facebook, youtube it turns out there are many who incorrectly mention location of pine forest.

Saripudin said correctness of location would make it easier for tourists to get to location. And misinformation related to location can cause tourists who visit also incorrectly mentioned location.

“This pine forest is not in Palugon but in Gunung Geulis Hamlet, Tambaksari Village.” Saripudin said as received by Cilacap.info.

Saripudin said that there would be a schedule for UMKM meetings and also witnessed by Head of Wanareja District. “God willing, on April 22, if we do, we will hold a meeting of MSMEs and along with Head of Wanareja Sub-District. However, information related to this matter is uncertain, because of Corona Virus Outbreak.” He explained.

He hopes that pandemic virus will quickly disappear, so that there are no obstacles for meetings to discuss MSMEs including tourism potential in Wanareja.

“Hopefully coronary virus will quickly disappear, so there are no obstacles.” He said. (Huda)