Ratenggaro Beach is a beach with combination of
natural tourism and culture. When you come to this beach, you can see there is
traditional site with old tomb near the beach. The historical and unique tomb
is located right to the beach. Ratenggaro Beach has big wave with long roll,
and it is suit to those who love surfing. Unfortunately, there is no facility
for this activity. This is become a big homework for local government. The
enchantment of the beach is not only from its beach, but visitors who come to
Retanggaro can see ruin of tomb from megalithic era, or about 4,500 years ago.
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There is no doubt of Ratenggaro’s beauty. The coastline
is signed by white sand and facing to crystal water. The sound of wave’s water
can be heard from the next village. Every evening, there are local residents
visiting the beach. Most of them are elder people who want to meet their
ancestor in Ratenggaro. When you come to this beach, or around Sumba Island,
you are suggested to wear closed shoes. This is needed to avoid you from
tetanus. One of uniqueness of the beach is that Ratenggaro is located right to
estuary of river with blue water. It is really a spectacular panorama.
Location
Ratenggaro Beach exists at Ratenggaro Village, Kodi
Bangedo sub-district, Southwest Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. From
Tambolaka City, it takes 48 km. The infrastructure toward the beach is smooth
and it takes around 1.5 hour from Waikabubak City. If you want to take public
transportation, there is public bus and mini bus to Bondo Kodi. Then, you can
continue your trip by motorcycle. If you want practical way, you can take
travel agent to come to Ratenggaro Beach. Along the road toward the beach, you
will see hardwood trees for about 2 km long.
Activities
Once you arrive at Ratenggaro Beach, the first
impression is about ethnic atmosphere. It is because you will pass many
traditional villages. When you come there, you are not only enjoy its beach,
but you can enjoy the culture. Firstly, you can spend your time to amaze the
beauty of panorama. Blue water and powerful wave become a perfect combination
for those who love nature and surfing. But, you must be a professional swimmer
because there is deep trough here.
After you finish playing water activities, you can
start explore traditional house of Ratenggaro. They still keep the original
architecture. Sometime, you will hear from villagers that there is faith about
their village. You are not allowed to cross the estuary of river to the next
village, Wainyapu, singing, and whistle. You better obey to these unwritten law
because the resident itself very straight to keep this rule. When you walk
around the beach, you will see one of grave with 3 meters height.
From the coastline, you can see the tower of houses
from two villages, i.e. Wainyapu and Ratenggaro. It is not surprise if people
name these villages as ‘Thousand Tower of Villages’. In some occasions, you
will enjoy one of traditional ritual, which is held by villagers. It is called
as the procession of raising pole of traditional house. They will raise four
main poles to traditional house by using simple technology. One pole can has 1
ton weight. This is a rare occasion and local resident would happy to welcome
tourist.
