About Kilo Lima Beach
Kilo Lima Beach, locally known as Pantai Kilo Lima, is a coastal attraction in Maahas village, South Luwuk District, Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Located about five kilometers south of Luwuk town center, from which it derives its name, the beach features white sandy shoreline and clear shallow waters. It is notable as an accessible recreational beach near Luwuk with views of the Banggai coastline and is popular for casual visits and sunset viewing.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a relatively small, accessible sandy beach with calm, clear shallow water and a gently curving shoreline backed by coastal vegetation and simple visitor facilities. The area includes open sand for walking, gazebos and seating for picnicking, and views across the bay toward Luwuk. The setting is informal and locally managed, suitable for swimming, wading, photography and watching sunset, with food stalls and parking near the entrance.
Key highlights
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White sandy shoreline located about 5 km from central Luwuk
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Clear shallow water suitable for wading and swimming
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Popular sunset viewing point over the Banggai coast
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Easily accessible beach for short recreational visits near Luwuk town
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Gazebos and shaded seating areas along the beach
History of Kilo Lima Beach
The name Kilo Lima refers to its location at kilometer 5 from Luwuk town center, a common distance-based naming convention for places along the main road in the area.
Route
| By road | Located on Jalan Kilo Lima in Maahas, South Luwuk, about 5 km south of Luwuk city center in Banggai Regency. Reachable by car or motorcycle via the main coastal road from Luwuk, approximately 10-15 minutes drive from downtown. |
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| Nearest airport |