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Arborek, a Village on the Reef

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A tiny island village in Raja Ampat whose residents run homestays, weave pandan crafts and look after their own reef.

Arborek is small enough to walk around in half an hour. It was one of the first villages in Raja Ampat to organise community-based tourism and local marine protection.

Women's groups weave hats and bags from pandan leaves, and the water under the jetty is full of fish. Manta rays are often seen at a cleaning station nearby.

Why it matters

It shows conservation and income working together in one of the world's richest marine areas.

What makes it unique

You can snorkel straight off the village jetty.

Good to know

  • Community-run homestays
  • Pandan weaving
  • A reef under the jetty

Planning a visit

Time needed
About 3 h
Best time of day
morning
Relative cost
Low cost

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