Palopo acts as the capital of Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi Province. Previously, this autonomous city was famous in the epic La Galigo by the name "Ware". The new Palopo name has been pinned since 1604, along with the construction of the Old Jami Mosque.

Geographically, Palopo City is directly adjacent to Bone Bay on the east side. The growth of the city is high enough to support life of the people surround it. The Human Development Index in Palopo is the third best recorded in South Sulawesi.

People from out of town can reach Palopo using flights to Bua Airport or Palopo Lagaligo Airport. This airport serves Palopo City flights from or to Bone, Masamba, Makassar, Kendari and Kolaka City. You can buy a flight ticket to Palopo through Traveloka. Flight tickets to Palopo are available through Garuda Indonesia, Aviastar Mandiri, Susi Air, and Wings Air.

The Most Popular Destinations in Palopo City

Palopo City offers a beautiful atmosphere because it has a shady hill. The unique freshness of the sea and mountains also makes this city comfortable for relaxation. You can enjoy freshness in the following places:

1. Lereng Cinta

Location: Jalan Andi Bintang, Mawa, Sendana, Sulawesi Selatan.

This natural attraction on the mountain slopes of Desa Mawa is a rising contemporary destination. The distance is close to the city center, about five kilometers or 15 minutes drive. Lereng Cinta offers a natural panorama of Palopo City from a height, which is amazing with the sea and greenery. Various love symbols are spread on the slopes as a place for taking photos. There are love parks, love keys, love tents, love cells, love villages, and others.

2. Pantai Labombo

Location: Salekoe, Wara Timur, Sulawesi Selatan.

This brown sand beach is the most popular in Palopo. Labombo Beach has been officially a tourist attraction in Palopo City since 2005. Besides offering beautiful natural views of Bone Bay, this beach also provides complete facilities. There are night entertainment centers, culinary centers, and recreational parks with statues of cute animals as photo objects.

3. Jami’ Masjid Tua Palopo

Location: Jalan Andi Djemma 88, Batupasi, Wara Utara, Sulawesi Selatan.

This historic site is a heritage mosque of Wulu Kingdom. Muslims who visit Palopo usually take time to the 15 square meter old mosque for worship and historical tourism. The development philosophy and the whole mosque have their own story which is indeed very important for anyone who wants to recognize the history of Palopo City.

The Most Popular Places to Eat in Palopo City

Recommendations for culinary attractions in Palopo are easily found on the internet. In order not to make a wrong choice, refer to the following three recommendations:

1. Rumah Makan Serba Nikmat

Location: Jalan DR Ratulangi 47, Luminda, Wara Utara, Sulawesi Selatan.

Open everyday, 08:00 - 22:00 WITA.

As the name implies, all the treats of this restaurant promise pleasure. Seafood, grilled chicken, fried chicken, cooked catfish, and various other simple menus are available at affordable prices. The dining atmosphere also feels comfortable with the lesehan dining room. Rumah Makan Serba Nikmat Restaurants are increasingly famous since many great officials make a visit here. Including one of them, President SBY.

2. Rumah Makan Ulu Bale Laut

Location: Jalan Diponegoro 32, Batupasi, Wara Utara, Sulawesi Selatan.

Open every day, 10:00 - 22:00 WITA.

If you want to taste the unique Luwu taste, you should stop by this restaurant. The main food is Ulu Bale, which is the Head of Snapper or Grouper Fish. Ulu Bale is processed in various typical Sulawesi ways. For example, Parede is famous for its fresh sour taste, and Fish Head Curry. The second meal was best accompanied by Dange and Kapurung made from sago, not rice.

3.Lesehan Lela

Location: Salekoe, Wara Timur, Sulawesi Selatan.

Open every day, 9:00 - 20:00 WITA.

Palopo regional cuisines are available here and offered at very cheap prices. There are Pacco, Kapurung, Parede, and many more. The best kapurung can be found in this one shop. In addition to regional cuisine, visitors can also enjoy a seafood party at Lesehan Lela. The taste of seafood is certainly delicious along with other menus.