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Puri Bagus Candidasa is located within: *10 minutes drive to Tenganan, famous for its double 'Ikat' weaving, one of the few Balinese communities, which have resisted the Javanisation process brought about by the Majapahit rulers in the 14th century. Its inhabitants call themselves 'Bali Aga' - Ancient inhabitants of Bali. .30 minutes drive to Karangasem with its Royal Palace * 45 minutes drive to the Tirtagangga Water Palace * 45 minutes drive to the towns of Klungkung, rich with testimonies of Balinese history such as the Kertha Gosa Hall of Justice and the nearby Balai Kambang or Floating Hall. *60 minutes drive to the mother temple of Besakih, the holiest site for the Balinese Hindu, perched on the slopes of the majestic Mount Agung. * 60 minutes drive to Tulamben diving site, where the wreck of the USS Liberty sunk 30 meters offshore and awaits your discovery. * 70 minutes drive to Kintamani and its Mount Batur, famous for a scenic view of the 14 km wide crater. It contains a crescent-shaped mountain lake and a new volcanic cone emerging from it.
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