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Tentena
Spend one night in Tentena and explore Lake Poso, Saluopa Waterfall and Latea Cave; a full day (≈8 h) is enough.
Tentena is a small lakeside town on Lake Poso, popular as an overnight stop. Its main attractions are the clear lakefront, a nearby waterfall and a limestone cave. With budget accommodation and cheap motorbike taxis, a single day plus a night covers the highlights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb
- Airport
- PLW
- Nights
- 1
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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
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- 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 Tentena110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tentena, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for night‑time traffic on the main bridge and occasional road closures from landslides.
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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 · 118/119 fire and 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.
- AirportPLW Mutiara SIS Al-Jufri Airport (Palu) (About 120 km (75 mi) north, 2‑3 h drive via paved road).PLW Mutiara SIS Al-Jufri Airport (Palu) (About 75 mi (120 km) north, 2‑3 h drive via paved road).
- Getting aroundMotorbike taxis (ojek) cost about Rp5,000 for short trips; minivan “bemos” available for longer routes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Ojek (motorbike taxi) short rideRp5,000
- Museum or sight ticketWaterfall entry (foreigners)Rp20,000
- Budget bedVictory Hotel deluxe room (double occupancy), a night, per roomRp250,000
- Mid-range bedVictory Hotel deluxe room (double occupancy), a night, per roomRp250,000
- High-end bedVictory Hotel deluxe room (double occupancy), a night, per roomRp250,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp120,000 · Mid Rp180,000 · High Rp250,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- PLW Mutiara SIS Al-Jufri Airport (Palu) (About 120 km (75 mi) north, 2‑3 h drive via paved road)PLW Mutiara SIS Al-Jufri Airport (Palu) (About 75 mi (120 km) north, 2‑3 h drive via paved road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest May (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tentena: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 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
Motorbike taxis (ojek) cost about Rp5,000 for short trips; minivan “bemos” available for longer routes.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Saluopa Waterfall
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round‑trip
Motorbike taxi (ojek) about 12 km (7.5 mi) east; 30 min rideMotorbike taxi (ojek) about 7.5 mi (12 km) east; 30 min ride
Entry Rp20,000 for foreigners; 10 drops, swimming possible.
Latea Cave
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Walk from west side of town near new bridge; 10 min
30 M‑year limestone cave; bring mosquito repellent.
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.
Victory Hotel
Budget rooms Rp150,000 per person, Deluxe Rp250,000, breakfast included.
Tropicana
Peaceful west‑side location, rooms vary; good lake views.
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
- Rp120,000–180,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp180,000–250,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Victory Hotel budget room2 × 3 nights × Rp150,000 | Rp900,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × Rp180,000 | Rp1,080,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp330,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,980,000≈ US$130 |
Includes breakfast
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Ojek (motorbike taxi) short ride | Rp5,000 |
| Waterfall entry (foreigners) | Rp20,000 |
| Bemos (minivan) inter‑town ride | Rp40,000–80,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Late arrival buses from Rantepao may charge double ojek rates (Rp15,000–20,000).
- Road between Palu and Rantepao prone to landslides; check conditions before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 118/119
- General
- 112
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Emergency
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- Fire113
- Ambulance118/119
- General112
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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 Tentena. 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: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Tentena
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tentena, revision 5095369 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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