Carita: Ruwat Laut, Tahura and Nature

Carita is associated with two very different themes: the Ruwat Laut tradition and the Taman Hutan Raya (Tahura) nature area. The 2025 celebration took place in Kampung Carita Basisir, Desa Carita; Tahura is also located in Desa Carita. Other tourist attractions are located in Desa Sukajadi in Carita District, but outside the Carita locality. This distinction is relevant when choosing your holiday rental: the key question is whether the tradition, the nature area, or activities elsewhere in the district will be the main focus of your trip.

Ruwat Laut and the 2025 celebration

The province describes Ruwat Laut Carita as an annual tradition. The celebration on 13 July 2025 took place in Kampung Carita Basisir, Desa Carita. During the celebration, tourists and local residents travelled on the participating boats. This gives the cultural event a specific point of reference and a clear timeframe. If Ruwat Laut influences your travel plans, check the event date for your intended travel period before planning your stay around it.

Nature in Tahura

Taman Hutan Raya is located in Desa Carita, Kecamatan Carita, Kabupaten Pandeglang. Curug Putri, a water attraction, is located within the Tahura area. Visitors came to the site in May 2025. Tahura provides the natural setting, while Curug Putri is a specifically named destination by the water. If Curug Putri is part of your plans, check the latest visitor information before going.

Other activities in Carita District

Pantai Pandan is located in Desa Sukajadi, in Carita District but outside the Carita locality. Activities offered there include snorkelling, surfing, banana boat rides, camping and surf lessons. The options therefore include both water activities and camping and lessons. In Desa Wisata Sukajadi, tourist activities include a boat trip on the Sungai Cingadu and trekking at Ceretan Ciputri. The two places offer different experiences: Pantai Pandan has several water and beach activities, while Desa Wisata focuses on a river trip and trekking. When choosing a holiday rental, you can consider which type of activity will shape your trip most and take the respective locations in the district into account.

Pandeglang: a culinary highlight

The wider destination of Pandeglang adds a distinct culinary highlight: Angeun lada. This traditional dish originates from Pandeglang and is a soup made with chopped beef offal, shallots, palm sugar, red chillies and other spices. Although Angeun lada is described as a spicy soup, it is not spicy. It is served in many restaurants in Kabupaten Pandeglang. The difference between the description and the actual taste is an interesting contrast: the red chillies in the ingredient list do not mean that the soup tastes spicy. For travellers who want to include regional cuisine in their plans alongside nature and tradition, Angeun lada adds a specific dish to their picture of Pandeglang.

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