Lorentz National Park
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Culture and History / History / Landscape / Flora and fauna / Climate / Travel to Lorentz National Park, visa requirements / Fees.2FPermits / Get around / Lorentz National Park attractions and sightseeing / City tours / Shopping, Lorentz National Park souvenirs / Good restaurants and cheap meals / Lorentz National Park nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs. / Hotels, youth hostels, lodging / Lodging / Camping / Backcountry / Stay safe / Get outLorentz National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwestern and central Papua province of Indonesia, which is located on the western half of the island of New Guinea.
Lorentz National Park is the largest protected area in the Asia-Pacific region, and contains Mt. Jaya, which at 4884 meters is the tallest mountain between the Himalayas and the Andes. Mt. Jaya is surrounded by equatorial glaciers, which are retreating due to the effects of global warming.
Culture and History
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
Travel to Lorentz National Park & Visa Requirements
Fees/Permits
Tours & Getting around Lorentz National Park
Lorentz National Park attractions and sightseeing
Lorentz National Park city tours
Lorentz National Park souvenirs & shopping
Lorentz National Park Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive
Lorentz National Park nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs
Lorentz National Park cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging
Lodging
Camping
Backcountry
Stay safe
Get out
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