Kesturi is one of the rare mango species in South Kalimantan. It is a seasonal fruit, available once a year only. It's a small size mango, very sweet, with a specific aroma. Durian, rambutan, butter fruit, pineapple, watermelon, banana, all grow well in the region.
High rate of rainfall and adequate sunshine have made South Kalimantan fertile. Extensive forests with a large variety of tress make South Kalimantan one among the large wood producers in Indonesia. The region is wellknown for its ironwood, meranti, pinus and rubber.
South Kalimantan is connected with cities all over Indonesia through Syamsuddin Noor airport which is 25 km from Banjarmasin. This airport can serve DC-9's and lesser aircraft. Airlines serving Banjarmasin are Merpati Nusantara, Bouraq, Sempati and Dirgantara Air Service. About 66 are routine flights per day. South Kalimantan can also be reached through seaport of Trisakti and Banjarmasin harbour. To towns in Kalimantan there are plenty of good roads. If waterways are preferable, go by boat along large rivers which go to almost every direction.