There are some places in the world that are still so pristine and original that they seem fake. Little hidden gems – even if with social networks even the most remote corners become famous and besieged by tourists – that don't disappoint because once you've visited them, you can tell they are exactly as they appear in the photo. This doesn't happen often because now there are filters in all the images we see on the internet, but there is something else that is saved that is so incredible Lake with very transparent water.
The magnificent Paisu Pok Lake
The Paisu Pok Lake, also called Paisupok, is a hidden treasure of Indonesia and more specifically the island of Peleng, which is part of the Banggai archipelago. Getting there is not easy as you have to rent planes, ferries and a scooter, but of course the most beautiful places are also the most difficult to reach.
The strangest thing is that this body of water seems to appear out of nowhere, like a miracle of nature, which, unlike many other places, reigns supreme here. It is incredible to find yourself in the presence of this body of water, because the transparency of the water poetically reflects everything that surrounds it.
And then there is the sun, whose clarity becomes clearer as the hours pass and which you can admire at your leisure by renting a small boat, canoe or stand-up paddleboard. At the moment it is even possible to swim and snorkel in fresh water, which is undoubtedly regenerating from Indonesia's humid heat.
Row after row you can observe in extreme silence the seabed, full of fallen logs and rocks that create an environment that seems enchanting.
What makes everything even more special is the fascinating jungle that surrounds it, still pure and practically free of architectural barriers.
The importance of this lake
Paisu Pok is not only an oasis of peace in the midst of the most authentic nature, but also a valuable ecosystem, a habitat for various species of flora and fauna.
A place that is not at all interested in modernity, a corner of the world where nature manages to express itself in all its facets Perfection. So the hope is that the fame that comes to him through social networks does not harm him, because he must be respected and protected as long as planet Earth exists.
The wonders of Peleng Island
If you have the opportunity to visit Paisu Pok Lake, it means you also have time to discover the extraordinary wonders of the lakePeleng Island.
It is a small piece of land floating in the beautiful Molucca Sea and has 407.9 km of coastal development, making it the largest island in the group Banggai.
The landscapes are magnificent as the coasts form three large bays: Bangkalan, Peleng and Masamat. In addition, it is a remote corner of our world, surrounded by numerous coral reefs and where the sea caresses a predominantly mountainous area where the Mount Tombila, with its 1,059 meters height.
A place that seems almost unreal and is absolutely worth visiting Batu Alambung waterfall, which rises from fairytale mountain landscapes. They are beautiful too Sunsundeng Cave and that Lemelu Lakeanother transparent pearl of the island.