Buru Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Maluku Province, Indonesia
About Buru Island
Like some other Maluku islands, Buru traditionally grew cloves, and this lucrative crop was also a source of trouble for Buru, as it was fought over by theMakassareseandDutchEast India Company in the 17th century, and when the Dutch East India Company won, they oppressed the locals, including forcibly relocating thousands of them. Direct rule by the Dutch government, which started in the early 1700s, was not as repressive as the Dutch East India Company had been. TheJapaneseoccupied the island during World War II, and it was subjected to Allied bombing. Following the war, Buru remained under Dutch influence and then was part of the Republic of South Moluccas, which was not recognized and considered secessionist by the Indonesian authorities, who considered all of the former Dutch East Indi
Top Attractions in Buru Island
Explore the best things to see and do in Buru Island:
- ★Air Babunyi Beach
- ★Bukit Tatanggo
- ★Fort VOC Kayeli
- ★Jikumerasa Beach
- ★Lake Rana
- ★Masnana Beach
- ★Merah Putih Beach
- ★Modanmohe Waterfall
Where to Eat in Buru Island
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ayam Kampung Bakar Bintang 16
- 🍴Mie Ikan BTN Dermaga
Where to Stay in Buru Island
- 🏨Hotel Awista
- 🏨Hotel Golden Alfri's
Buru Island Travel Guide Sections
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