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Likely the reason why you heard about Banggai in the first place. A lake famed on social media for its lush setting surrounded by palm trees and especially its extremely transparent water. Rental of gazebos (30,000 rupiah), stand-up paddles (100,000), boats (30,000), snorkelling equipment and even drones and experienced underwater photographers are available, to make sure influencers can get the best footage for their channels.
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A cyan lagoon near Paisu Pok where spring water mixes with sea water. Locals like to wash their clothes and themselves there and fetch spring water.
A white sand beach and snorkelling spot 30 minutes' drive from Paisu Pok.
Another cave, a little smaller but very similar to Gua Susundeng. A little better developed, with a toilet and changing room and better paths. Therefore also open when rainy.
A cave filled with turquoise and dark blue, very transparent water. Closed when rainy due to slippery paths.
A clean white sand beach. Decent snorkelling, toilets and gazebos available. Showers present but depending on the season and water availability you may have to use the tubs in the bathrooms instead.
A long, well-known but remote white sand beach with turquoise water. No infrastructure, a lot of trash lying around, but can still be cropped out of pictures. Due to overfishing nothing much to see underwater according to locals.