Hotels by Location | Central Sulawesi | Palu Area

Palu is Central Sulawesi’s capital, a relaxed city located on the north coast of the province. It offers its guests modest but decent accommodations, including a three star hotel with swimming pool, and good travelers’ facilities, including banking, telecommunications, and basic medical services. Palu’s restaurants serve tempting local specialties, including outstanding fresh seafood.

For an introduction to Central Sulawesi’s culture, visitors can view the exhibits and performances at the provincial museum, or check out the range of colorful crafts available in the local markets. Not far from Palu is the town of Donggalo, renowned for having some of the best beaches in the province, as well as spectacular snorkeling and diving off unspoiled coral reefs.

Palu is also a good base from which to launch an exploration through Lore Lindu National Park, a 250,000 hectare expanse of untouched forest teeming with exotic wildlife, including gigantic jewel-toned butterflies. The park also attracts people with its prehistoric stone statues, and the colorful customs and costumes of the indigenous people who inhabit its interior.