Meru Betiri National Park, National park in East Java, Indonesia
The park encompasses 52,626 hectares of diverse ecosystems, including tropical rainforests, mangroves, coastal forests, swamps, and reef formations at 536 meters elevation.
The Dutch colonial government designated the area as protected forest in 1931, leading to its evolution into a wildlife sanctuary in 1972 and national park in 1997.
Local communities maintain traditional farming practices within designated zones of the park, producing mushrooms and banana chips through sustainable agricultural methods.
The entrance fee ranges from 5,000 to 7,500 rupiah for domestic visitors, with access available through both Banyuwangi and Jember districts using off-road vehicles.
The park serves as a conservation site for 500 medicinal plant species and 325 animal species, including the Javan leopard and sea turtles nesting at Sukamade Beach.
Location: Jember
Location: Banyuwangi
Inception: 1931
Elevation above the sea: 536 m
Address: Jalan Sriwijaya No.53, Area Hutan, Kranjingan, Sumbersari, Kabupaten Jember, Jawa Timur 68173, Indonesia
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 07:30-16:00
Phone: +62331335535
Website: http://merubetiri.id
GPS coordinates: -8.43230,113.81700
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:17
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