Paotere is a heritage port of the Sultanate of Gowa Tallo which is located in Ujung Tanah District, Makassar, South Sulawesi. The port, which is ± 5 km (± 30 minutes) from the center of Makassar City, is one of the traditional ports of the ancient heritage that still survives and is a testament to the legacy of the Gowa-Tallo Sultanate since the XIV century. When the 2nd King of Tallo Karaeng Same ri Liukang dispatched about 200 Phinisi Boat fleets to Malacca.
Paotere Harbor is currently still used as a port for people's boats such as Phinisi and Lambo and is also a fishing trade center, which can be seen along the road in the harbor lined with shops selling various types of dried fish, fishing equipment, as well as several restaurants. seafood. It's the one of a little pleasure random harbour place on the South of Sulawesi. There we can find much spot to take a photo and upload on social media.