Solok Selatan – The Kerinci Range and Remote Villages
Solok Selatan (South Solok) se trouve dans la partie sud de West Sumatra province, le long de the Bukit Barisan montagne range. Its capital is Padang Aro. The region est situé at the edge of Kerinci Seblat National Park, with green hillsides, cascades and reculé Minangkabau villages. The area is en grande partie intact, with tourism encore in its infancy.
Attractions et activités
The eastern edge of Kerinci Seblat National Park with rainforests and rare animal species (Sumatran tiger, tapir). Sarasah Batimpo Waterfall is a spectaculaire natural wonder. Tea plantations (Sangir) in the highlands. Remote Minangkabau villages with authentic traditionnel lifestyle.
Culture et cuisine
Minangkabau culture is également defining here, but in a more reculé, intact form. Cuisine is Padang-style: rendang, gulai, and local kopi (café) depuis highland production.
Sécurité publique
Solok Selatan is safe but reculé. Medical care limited: puskesmas in Padang Aro; Padang (approx. 5 hours) has more advanced facilities.
Informations pratiques
From Padang, approximately 5 hours southeast by car. Minangkabau Airport (Padang) is the près deest. Best time May to September. Accommodation: very simple guesthouses and homestay.
