Welcome to incredible West Sumatra (known in Indonesian as Sumatera Barat, or Sumbar). Even less touristed than North Sumatra, this adventure-filled province has an incredible array of sights and experiences to offer travellers.
From the bustling city of Padang to the deserted islands off the coast and the unique Mentawai tribal culture, West Sumatra has something for everyone. This is the homeland of the gorgeous Mingangkabau culture and birthplace of rendang, one of the most delicious dishes in the world
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Our site is a work of love and will always be in progress. Sumatra is an enormous island and we haven’t even come close to scratching the surface, but we are determined to delve deep and keep learning, growing and exploring.
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