Major city · Indonesia
Purworejo
Spend a day in Purworejo: visit Alun‑Alun square, Museum Tosan Aji, Loano Mosque, then a quick trip to Gunung Putri waterfall.
Purworejo is a small Central Java town on the plains of the Serayu basin. Its main attractions are a historic town square, a Dutch‑era museum, a 15th‑century mosque and nearby natural sites. A single day covers the highlights; extra time lets you reach the waterfall or beaches.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season, check)
- avoid Nov–Mar (more rain, check)
- Airport
- JOG
- Nights
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Purworejo110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Purworejo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyPurworejo is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure and watch traffic on narrow roads.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 118 ambulance · 112 General (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJOG Adisucipto International Airport (Yogyakarta) (About 120 km (75 mi) (≈2 h by bus) from Purworejo).JOG Adisucipto International Airport (Yogyakarta) (About 75 mi (120 km) (≈2 h by bus) from Purworejo).
- Getting aroundRent a motorbike or use ride‑hailing apps; buses and trains stop at Kutoarjo station about 15 km (9.3 mi) away.Rent a motorbike or use ride‑hailing apps; buses and trains stop at Kutoarjo station about 9.3 mi (15 km) away.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JOG Adisucipto International Airport (Yogyakarta) (About 120 km (75 mi) (≈2 h by bus) from Purworejo)JOG Adisucipto International Airport (Yogyakarta) (About 75 mi (120 km) (≈2 h by bus) from Purworejo)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Purworejo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Rent a motorbike or use ride‑hailing apps; buses and trains stop at Kutoarjo station about 15 km away.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gunung Putri Waterfall
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min round‑trip
Motorbike from town centre, about 45 min each way
Open from 07:30; road may be slick in rain.Open from 7:30 AM; road may be slick in rain.
Pagak Beach
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Motorbike, ~1 h 15 min south‑west
Sunset view, basic facilities.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Giripurwo
From Rp150,695, free Wi‑Fi, central location.
Hotel Sanjaya
From Rp247,500, modest rooms.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp250,000–400,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp400,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel/guesthouse1 × 1 night × Rp150,000 | Rp150,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Rp150,000 | Rp150,000 |
| Motorbike rental (full day)1 × Rp50,000 · check | Rp50,000 |
| Ride‑hailing short trips1 × Rp30,000 · check | Rp30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp38,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp418,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp418,000≈ US$30 |
2026 estimate in IDR; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Local coffee (kopi) | Rp5,000–8,000 |
| Sate Gulai Kambing (goat satay) | Rp25,000–35,000 |
| Dawet ireng (black rice‑flour drink) | From Rp5,000 |
| Motorbike rental (per day) | Rp50,000–120,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No passenger train serves Purworejo station since 2010; use Kutoarjo station (≈15 km (9.3 mi)).No passenger train serves Purworejo station since 2010; use Kutoarjo station (≈9.3 mi (15 km)).
- Museum Tosan Aji opens M‑F 08:00‑16:00; verify before visiting.Museum Tosan Aji opens M‑F 8:00 AM‑4:00 PM; verify before visiting.
- Road to Gunung Putri waterfall can be slippery in rain.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- General
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- General112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kutoarjo → Purworejo (motorbike): ≈ Rp30,000 (check)
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma-fah)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (dee mah-nah toilet)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Purworejo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season, check) · avoid Nov–Mar (more rain, check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Reach Kutoarjo railway station for intercity trains; then local transport to town.
- Use ride‑hailing for quick moves between attractions.
- Stay near Alun‑Alun for easy walking access.
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