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🌎  Papua new Guinea 🇵🇬

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📍  Komunive - Asaro Mudmen’s village

✈️  Goroka Airport (GKA)

🚗  19.2 KM

⏱️  34 minutes

Visiting the Komunive Asaro Mudmen's village offers a unique cultural immersion into Papua New Guinea's indigenous traditions, famous for the haunting performances of warriors adorned in clay masks. Accessibility to the village often requires arranged transportation, typically a 4x4 vehicle, and is best undertaken with a local guide or as part of an organized tour due to the country's challenging infrastructure and for safety and cultural understanding; solo, unguided visits are not recommended. While performances can occur year-round, the dry season (May to October) generally offers better road conditions. Expect an approximate cost that includes tour operator fees, transport, and a direct contribution/entry fee to the village for the cultural experience, which can be substantial. A typical visit duration for the performance and interaction is around 2-4 hours, providing ample time to appreciate the unique cultural heritage.