Who says Purwokerto is just a transit city? For those who love traveling with a camera in hand, this city at the foot of Mount Slamet holds plenty of magical spots ready to flood your social media feed with likes. The air is cool, the food is cheap, and the scenery? Top-notch!
Charge your camera battery and clear up some storage space. Here are 5 aesthetic tourist spots in Purwokerto that deserve a place on your itinerary:
1. Limpakuwus Pine Forest: Hunting for Morning “Ray of Light” Set at a cool elevation, Limpakuwus Pine Forest offers neat rows of towering pine trees. The best time to visit is 7 AM! Sunlight piercing through the thin morning mist and the trees creates a dramatic natural ray-of-light effect without needing much editing.
2. Telaga Sunyi: A Crystal-Clear Blue Pool True to its name (meaning “Silent Lake”), this spot offers tranquility with the sound of trickling water. The lake’s bluish, crystal-clear water makes the underwater view stand out clearly. Photography Tip: bring a CPL (Circular Polarizer) filter for your lens to remove surface glare, so you can perfectly capture the clarity of the lake bed!
3. Menggala Ranch: New Zealand-Style Grassland Vibes No need to travel abroad for a ranch-style photo. At Menggala Ranch, you can pose against a backdrop of sweeping green hills and free-roaming sheep. Use a wide lens to capture the grandeur of this Banyumas version of the Teletubbies hills.
4. Menara Teratai Purwokerto: City Lights & Long Exposure Once night falls, it’s time to head to the city center. Menara Teratai is Purwokerto’s newest landmark. Standing 117 meters tall, this tower offers a stunning view of the city lights. Set your camera on a tripod, lower the shutter speed, and enjoy the long-exposure shots of light trails from the vehicles circling the tower.
5. Curug Jenggala: Grand and Romantic This waterfall (curug) has a strong water flow set against a backdrop of lush green cliffs. There’s also a heart-shaped viewing deck facing directly toward the falls. This spot is perfect for casual couple photos, or simply capturing the grandeur of nature using a slow shutter speed so the water looks soft like cotton.
Purwokerto always finds a way to make us miss it and want to come back for more photos. Of these five spots, which one do you want to visit this weekend?
