Surabaya Travel Vacations

Surabaya is located in the northeastern part of Java, and is also the capital of East Java. Surabaya’s actual name is thought to come from a local myth in which a shark (suro) and a crocodile (baya) fought to prove who was the most powerful. As the second largest city in Indonesia, it was at the center of trade and commerce as part of the Dutch East Indies colony. Surabaya is known locally as Kota Pahlawan, or the City of Heroes, as this destination played a most important role during the Indonesian independence and national revolution. Its zoo was the first place to successfully breed endangered orangutans in captivity. This popular national shopping destination is ideal for gadget lovers seeking out the latest technology.