Maluku

The heart of the historic Spice Islands, with the nutmeg history of the Banda Islands, colonial forts and diving in clear waters.

Maluku Province lies in eastern Indonesia and consists of Ambon, Seram and many scattered islands. Historically it produced cloves and nutmeg, which drew rival European powers such as the Portuguese and the Dutch. The provincial capital, Ambon, is the regional transport hub. The Banda Islands preserve Dutch-era forts and spice plantations, and the surrounding coral reefs are intact, good for diving and snorkeling. The local rainy season is the opposite of western Indonesia's, falling roughly in the middle of the year, when seas are rough, so avoid the outer islands then. Travelers generally arrive via Pattimura Airport in Ambon, then continue by boat or small plane.

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