Papuma Beach in Jember

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Hello travellers! Have you ever heard about the beauty of Papuma Beach in Jember Regency? Yup, that's right! Adjacent to Banyuwangi Regency, Jember Regency also has a very beautiful beach view. If you are planning to explore the eastern island of Java, you can consider this attraction as one of your destinations; Papuma Beach.

This beach which is known as Tanjung Papuma has its own meaning in its name! Papuma is an abbreviation of 'Pasir Putih Malikan' which means malikan white sand. Tanjung, on the other hand, refers to a land construction that juts out into the sea like a promontory. This large beach area boasts a panoramic view of white sand, as its name suggests. There is also clear and clean turquoise water, this beach has a charm that you should not miss. Moreover, you can see towering coral islands not far from the coast. This is the coral island that became the icon of Tanjung Papuma.

Entering Papuma Beach Area

Papuma beach is located in Lojejer village, Wuluhan sub-district, which is part of the Perhutani (forestry) area. Before entering the beach area, you will be greeted by the 'Papuma Beach' gate. Although the location is a bit far from the beach area, this is where you have to buy a ticket. From the gate, your next trip will be greeted by green teak trees in the Perhutani area. The road is getting uphill from here because you will enter a hilly area. You can enjoy beach views along this road, at certain points there are also photo spots that you can use to take some self portraits.

Keep enjoying your trip! If you start to meet flocks of macaques, it means the beach is nearby.

You have arrived at the Papuma beach area if you have found a parking area. However, we highly recommend you not to park your vehicle here immediately because the area is quite vast. Instead, you can continue to drive to the central seashore area to save your energy and park your vehicle in the nearest spot to your favourite area (make sure you don’t block any path for the other tourist). Along this road, there is a wide road that has been installed with paving blocks. The road is also filled with trees on the right and left, so the air feels very shady even though it is on the beach.

The papuma beach and things we can enjoy there

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Fishing boats

Tanjung Papuma is a fishing village, that's why you will find lots of fishing boats leaning on the shore. The colorful boats are like their own characteristics that make this beach even more beautiful. You can also enjoy circling Papuma beach with these fishing boats with prices starting from IDR 25.000/person.

Food Stalls

Don't worry about having a hungry stomach if you are on Papuma beach, because there are lots of stalls owned by local residents that sell various kinds of food and drinks. Since Papuma is a fishing village, you can also enjoy the fish caught by these fishermen in these stalls. Along the coast, you can also find many sellers of rujak (it’s Indonesian food where you can enjoy fruits with spicy sauce made of palm sugar) and meatball carts.

Siti Hinggil Papuma

Walking further, you can go to the top of the hill called 'Siti Hinggil Papuma'. Access to this spot is facilitated by stairs up to the top. There is also a gazebo where you may sit and relax while taking in the scenery. Coastal views of Papuma's coral islands are also available from this vantage point. What’s more, because of its strategic geographical location, you can enjoy sunrise and sunset on Tanjung Papuma beach.

Anything else in Papuma Beach

Tanjung Papuma is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. Not only that, but locals and the local government collaborate to provide the greatest facilities for guests to Papuma Beach, ensuring that they are comfortable and wish to return.

When you go there, you'll see a lot of gazebos along the shore. This facility is available to you for free to rest and relax. In addition, you may rest on the beach by renting a mat for as little as IDR 10.000.

You may stay at a resort on Papuma beach if one day isn't enough for you. The price ranges from IDR 100.000 - IDR 1.000.000. You may relax while taking in the view of the ocean and the scenic greenery here.

Way to Go to Papuma Beach

To go to Papuma beach, you can follow the Google Map directions. If you depart from Jember Station, then you can go through the main road (St. Gajah Mada). Then, when you are at the Mangli intersection, turn left onto Otto Iskandardinata Road, from here you only need to follow the road through regional and rural roads. The distance taken from Jember station to Tanjung Papuma beach is about 40 km or 1 to 1.5 hours, which you can ride a motorbike or private car.