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Makale

About Makale

Makale is a scenic town surrounded by mountains in the region of Tana Toraja.

Makale travel guide

Getting there

Makale is accessible from Makassar by bus, from where it takes around 8 hours to get to the town.

See

1 Patung Lakipadada, Bombongan. This statue of the Torajan aristocrat Lakipadada surrounded by water is the major historical and cultural landmark in town. (updated Feb 2025) 2 Sarambu Assing Waterfall, Kandua, Bittuang. A 70-metre waterfall found in the middle of a forest. It's best to visit during the dry season from May to October when the hiking trail isn't as slippery. (updated Feb 2025)

Eat

Idaman Restaurant, 28 Merdeka St. Damai, Main Road, Mengkendek.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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