Kawasan Wisata Mandeh

Kawasan Wisata Mandeh is an integrated marine tourism area in Koto XI Tarusan, Pesisir Selatan Regency, West Sumatra. Centered on a large natural bay dotted with small forested islands, it is known for clear turquoise water, coral reefs, mangrove forests and the panoramic Puncak Mandeh viewpoint. Developed as a leading destination in West Sumatra, it offers island-hopping, boating and scenic coastal landscapes about 56 km south of Padang.

Visitors can expect a large sheltered bay with scattered small islands, clear sea water, sandy beaches and mangrove-lined shores. The main experience is a boat tour from Carocok Tarusan to islands such as Cubadak, Sironjong Kecil and Sironjong Besar for swimming and snorkeling, plus a drive or hike to Puncak Mandeh viewpoint for panoramic views of the bay and islands. The area has simple jetties, viewing platforms, food stalls and fishing villages along the coast.