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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

Umbul Jolotundo, a Hot Spring for Therapy in Klaten and the Story of Tapak Bima

Klaten, a district in Central Java located southeast of Yogyakarta, has many interesting tourism potentials to visit. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Klaten is Umbul Jolotundo . Umbul Jolotundo is located in Jambeyan Village, Karanganom District, Klaten.  The distance is about 8 kilometers from Klaten city center. This Umbul has a complex area of about 500 square meters. Umbul Jolotundo is one of the ancient springs that have existed since ancient times. This spring is believed to have properties to cure various diseases, such as rheumatism, gout, and skin diseases. Therefore, Umbul Jolotundo is visited by many tourists, especially on holidays. Tourists who come to Umbul Jolotundo will usually swim in the spring water pool or soak in the therapy pool. Umbul Jolotundo spring pool has clear and turquoise water. The water is very fresh and cold. The spring pool has a depth of about 1.5 meters to 2 meters. Umbul Jolotundo therapy pool has water that contains sulfur. This su