Mentayan Agrotourism - Bantan, Bengkalis Discover the innovative agrotourism destination of Mentayan Village, located in Bantan District, Bengkalis Regency, where traditional agriculture meets eco-tourism excellence. Strategically positioned along the Malacca Strait coastline, this community-driven initiative showcases approximately 200 hectares of rice fields seamlessly integrated with 30 hectares of coastal mangrove forests. The village youth have transformed this natural blessing into a comprehensive agrotourism concept that combines agricultural tourism, eco-educational parks, fisheries, and mangrove forest conservation, creating a unique destination that supports both environmental sustainability and local economic development. Mentayan Agrotourism represents a grassroots success story, developed entirely through community initiative and collaboration between local youth groups, farmers, and village government. The project embodies Indonesia's village development agenda while serving as an innovative Village Innovation Program (PID) to boost Village Original Income (PADes). The destination promotes itself with the catchy tagline "Jom ke Mentayan" (Let's Go to Mentayan), incorporating Malaysian-influenced language to appeal to regional visitors and reflecting the area's cross-cultural maritime heritage. With strong support from village leadership and district government, Mentayan Agrotourism offers visitors an authentic experience of Indonesian rural life while demonstrating successful community-based tourism development. The destination provides educational opportunities about sustainable agriculture, mangrove conservation, and traditional farming practices, making it an ideal location for eco-conscious travelers, educational groups, and those seeking authentic cultural experiences in Bengkalis Regency.