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Travel Guide Meulaboh

Meulaboh

Meulaboh is the capital of Aceh Barat district, Aceh Province. This city is also the biggest city on the southwestern coast of Banda Aceh which was destroyed by tsunami in 2004. As the time goes by, this city has been restored and now there are many tourism spots you can visit available.

Tourist info

Things to see

You can visit Masjid Agung Meulaboh known well for the gorgeous architecture. Another place you want to see is Ujong Kareung Beach offering you a beautiful scenery with calm wave. You can also go to Gampong Ujong Kalak, you will be able to see a monument located at a place where Teuku Umar (one of famous Indonesian Independence heroes) was shot

Things to do

There are many beaches with their beautiful view you can visit. One of them is Lhok Bubon Beach located 8 km away from Meulaboh City.you can enjoy fresh sea water here in the beach. Another beach you need to visit is Suak Ribee Beach located on the coastal area of Meulaboh City to enjoy a beautiful sunset. There's also a beautiful beach island called Batee Puteh Beach located 3 km away from Meulaboh City. This natural beach is perfect for surfing

Things to eat

One of typical snack of Meulaboh is kara cake, made of rice flour mixed with water, salt and sugar and then fried. This cake is so delicious. Another one is pisang sale of Meulaboh. Gulee asam ikan kerling made of kerling fish with broth of a mixture of starfruit, lime leaves and sere. What a tasty food to try. Sambai rebung (bamboo sprout) is another typical food you can find in Meulaboh. This food is made of boiled bamboo sprout mixed with roasted coconut and lime. There's also sambai on peugaga which is the main menu for Meulaboh people Ramadhan (fasting month). The main ingredient of this food are daun pegagan (gotu kola leaves), bunga kala and some more. It's believed that this food is the proof os someone do fasting

Getting to Meulaboh

Flying to Meulaboh: Meulaboh is served by Cut Nyak Dhien Airport. Cut Nyak Dhien Airport is located about 20 km south from Meulaboh. A taxi into the city from Cut Nyak Dhien Airport would cost 150.000. Read more about Cut Nyak Dhien Airport or look for flights to Meulaboh