Jayapura

Jayapura is more than just a hub for those travelling to the Baliem Valley. Consider spending a night or two in the capital of Papua Province to visit one of the islands on lake Sentani and learn about the bark paintings or walk along the hills. Also there are really nice views towards Papua New Guinea country and neat, old Dutch settlements near town that are worth the visit. Jayapura has also a very nice museum with art collections from all over Papua.