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Umbul Cokro, a Recommended Nature Tour in Klaten

Umbul Cokro or Cokro Spring Object (OMAC) is one of the most widely known tourist attractions in Klaten. OMAC is located on Jalan Cokro-Tulung, Cokro Village, Tulung District, Klaten Regency, Central Java. Before being used as a tourist attraction, Umbul Cokro was utilized by local residents for various things. Umbul Cokro is a river that has a high water discharge. The water in Umbul Cokro is abundant and clear. Reporting from a thesis entitled Dynamics of Utilization of Umbul Ingas Cokro Springs by the Community in 1974-1999 by Putri Novitasari in 2019, said that around 1950 local residents could still bathe free of charge. Apart from bathing, Umbul Cokro is used for washing and irrigation. The river or Umbul Ingas was then renovated by the village government (pemdes) into a building. Since then, the Ingas River has changed its name to Umbul Ingas spring. The spring was developed into a tourist attraction called OMAC. After the renovation, the spring attracted tourists. Umbul Cokro s...

The Charm of Umbul Siblarak, Water Tourism in Klaten with Panoramic Views Similar to Ubud Bali

Umbul Siblarak has been developed into a water tourism attraction by the government of Sidowayah Village, Polanharjo, Klaten, since 2017. The water attraction then began operating since 2019 and is managed by the Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMD). The location is in Dukuh Gondang RT 011 / RW 005. The water attraction has a large pool with clear water. The area is surrounded by trees, making the surrounding air cool.

Umbul Siblarak, Klaten

Umbul Siblarak Tourism in Sidowayah Village, Polanharjo District, Klaten now has a new attraction. The beautiful water tourism area is equipped with a new vehicle, a three-level swimming pool. The place is shady with views of the rice fields next to it.

The scenery around Umbul Siblarak is in the form of rice fields that look terraced. When the weather is clear, on the west side there is a view of Mount Merapi.

Previously, there were at least two large swimming pools with natural stone settings around the edge of the pool. The area features a three-level swimming pool, adjacent to the existing pool. The three-level swimming pool area is in the same location as the food court and musala, which have also just been completed.

The three-level swimming pool is also bordered by rice fields and separated by a small river. As the name suggests, there are three pools in the brand-new destination. The uppermost pool has children's rides such as slides and spilling buckets.


On the second and lowest level, there is a pool each. The three-level swimming pool is suitable for children. The reason is, the pool is not too deep. The depth of the pool is between 50 centimeters to 100 centimeters.

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