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Batam travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

Barelang Bridge, Batam
Photo: Jaka Fahrial · CC BY 3.0 · source

Common scams in Batam

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Batam, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Batam — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Batam

6 places worth your time in Batam, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Batam →

Top food to try in Batam

6 dishes to eat in Batam, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Batam →

Traditions and customs in Batam

5 customs and traditions in Batam — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Batam →

Getting around Batam

How to travel around Batam — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Batam: transport and taxi apps →

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