Mahakam River is the largest river which divides the provinces of Kalimantan (Borneo), East. These river basins, most areas around the regency, West Kutai, and Samarinda. It crossed the river upstream of the West Kutai regency, while the downstream across the regency and the city of Samarinda. Mahakam River could be said to be the heart of life for most people of Kalimantan (Borneo), East.
Mahakam River Transport Cross
The length of this river reach 920 km. Several tributaries of the Mahakam River which empties into the River of them Tenggarong Belayan River and Lawa River.
Some areas in Kalimantan (Borneo), East can only be traversed with the use of river transportation. In fact, river transportation is still the mainstay for the transport of goods in Kalimantan (Borneo), East.
Eksekotis in the Mahakam River
By late afternoon, we enjoyed the front of the stunning atmosphere around the Mahakam River, and many traders opened the snack food and beverages, along with seating for relaxing.
And seen some of the Pesut Mahakam river to swim in the middle. These are suggested as a protected species here.
In pictures Two Pesut Mahakam (Orcaella brevirostris) swim in Balikpapan Bay, which were photographed by Stanislav Lhota, scientists from the Department of Zoology, University of South Bohemia Republic of Chechnya.Pesut life environmental carrying capacity previously only known to live in the Mahakam River, Irawady River and the Mekong River. AFP PHOTO / Stanislav Lhota/mes/10.
And sunset, very beautiful shore area for relaxing and enjoying the sunset on the banks of the main attraction.
For those who want to enjoy the other hand, some restaurants are located in hilly areas also offer keeksotisan a river that can be enjoyed from the heights.
On the edge of town area, we can also find amplang sales centers and souvenirs typical of Kalimantan (Borneo), East, turtle eggs are also dozens of vendors. Turtle eggs, supposedly nutritious treat various types of diseases.
In the city of Tenggarong, Mahakam River can also be enjoyed from an island at the center of the river that crosses the city. The island is Pulau Kumala, which has managed to be a garden tour. Various rides can be enjoyed with a very cheap ticket ..
In Samarinda, Mahakam River shore used as a public area as the place to relax, especially in the evening. Local governments have set up in such a way that people look comfortable in that place.
Renting a toy is also available for those who want to pamper their children. Meals peddled, is actually not too much, like meatballs, chicken noodle, fried rice, fried noodles, and roasted corn. But, the atmosphere becomes one of the things sold in the region.
