Things to Do in Kulon Progo

Nature in Kulon Progo

Kulon Progo is Yogyakarta's western side — its most unspoiled and least crowded. The main draw is the Menoreh Hills, a range of green ridges along the border with Central Java. This is where Kalibiru sits, with wooden viewing platforms up in the trees facing the Sermo Reservoir, one of the most frequently shared hill views in the region. Beyond Kalibiru there are hidden waterfalls and hilltops offering a sea of clouds at dawn, in a far calmer setting than the tourist areas of other regencies. With access improving since YIA Airport opened here, Kulon Progo is slowly growing into an alternative for those seeking Yogyakarta's nature without the long queues. This page gathers guides to Kulon Progo by theme — from hill scenery and local food to its cultural side — to help you explore the western part of Jogja that's often overlooked.