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Over the years, Ambon has thrived as one of Indonesia’s most exotic places to visit. Yet it's still relatively underexposed if compared to other popular destinations in the country. In reality, this capital city of Maluku province has a rich cultural and historical heritage which makes it unique.

Among their attractions and points of interest is Fort Amsterdam that has been erected since around 1650, admire Ambon city view from a hill where Christina Martha Tiahahu Monument is located, watch Merah Putih Bridge light show from the public park below, or enjoy fresh seafood at Osi Island.

The best time to visit Ambon is around May – September. Usually, there will be less rainfall and the waves are calmer. You can also witness Ambon Bay Festival in August, an annual event with various activities and competitions ranging from cultures, culinary, and marine life.

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Travel Tips for Ambon

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Ambon

A guide to Ambon's local transportation

Bemo

Bus

DAMRI

Angkot

Pedicab

Taxi

Motorcycle Taxi

Ferry

Car Rental

Bemo is also called Angkot by the Ambonese people. To differentiate them, Bemo has a yellow or green color with aircon. The fare starts from IDR 3,000, and the farther it gets, the more expensive it will be. So before you get on a Bemo, you should ask the driver about the fare. Bemo reaches almost every place in Ambon, which makes it easier for you to go anywhere.

Practical Tips for Ambon

Things to prepare and best way to visit

Is the flight route from Jakarta to Ambon directly available?

Not all airlines provide the direct flight of Jakarta-Ambon route. If you want a direct flight without transit, try checking one by one the airlines that serve the Jakarta-Ambon route.

What are the tourist attractions in Ambon city?

Ambon island not only has many beautiful beaches to visit. But, some other tourist spots are available in Ambon to visit and have historical value. They are Duurstede fort, Victoria fort, Pattimura park, Pasir Panjang beach, Batu Capeo beach, Pintu Kota beach, Ngurtafur beach, Liang beach, Wasisil beach, Ora beach, Waisia waterfall, Bair island, Pombo island, Waterboom Waitatiri, and more many others.

What should I prepare to get around Ambon?

Because you will visit many places like beaches and forts, then you should prepare convenient shoes like sneakers, sweat-absorbing t-shirts, short or long pants, and a bottle of water. The tip for you, try to bring other t-shirts to become a substitute if yours are getting wet by sweat.

Are there local languages to greet Malukunese to look friendly?

In 2018, the Upulatu of Ambon initiated the word “Tabea” as a greeting word in Ambon city. Some other words are beta means I, ose means you, kamorang means you (plural), dorang means they, batong means us, wate means uncle, and ua means aunty. However, if you have a tour guide, you should learn with them first to be right in accent and pronunciation.

What are the culinary menus in Ambon that i must try?

It is not completely going to Ambon but does not try the typical Ambonese menu. Some of the culinary menus that you must taste are Papeda and Fish with Yellow sauce, Asar Fish, Kohu-Kohu, Nasi Kuning Begadang, Bamboo Rice, Asar Banana, Rujak Natsepa, Gogos and Sibu-Sibu coffee, Ne Porridge, Ampas Tarigu, and many others. The price of this menu is very affordable.