natural wonder
Lake Toba
The world's largest volcanic lake filling a supervolcanic caldera in Sumatra, with the culturally rich Samosir Island at its center.
44 km · about 50 min drive
AsiaIndonesiaNorth Sumatra
Paropo
North Sumatra, Indonesia · Asia
About Paropo
Paropo sits on the route: 5 minutes from Tongging, 44km from Lake Toba.
Paropo is in North Sumatra, Indonesia, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Tongging, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Paropo?
Within an hour or so of Paropo: Lake Toba (44 km), Lake Toba Ring Road (45 km).
Are there any good drives near Paropo?
The nearest famous roads are Lake Toba Ring Road.
Where is Paropo?
Paropo is in North Sumatra, Indonesia, about 4 km from Tongging.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 16,065
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Indonesia
- Region
- North Sumatra
- Timezone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Coordinates
- 2.8663, 98.5211
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Worth the detour from Paropo
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
Lake Toba Ring Road
The road circling the world's largest volcanic crater lake in North Sumatra, running past Batak clan villages with boat-shaped roofs and stone king's chairs on Samosir Island. A car ferry crosses from Parapat.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Paropo
- 45 kmLake Toba Ring RoadThe road circling the world's largest volcanic crater lake in North Sumatra, running past Batak clan villages with boat-shaped roofs and stone king's chairs on Samosir Island. A car ferry crosses from Parapat.
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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