Indonesia – an exotic vacation destination for more than 400,000 Americans last year – is classified by the U.S. State Department as a place to exercise increased caution due to crime. Some parts, however, remain under a “Do Not Travel” warning, according to the latest updates from the State Department.

The Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution warning is in place in Indonesia due to threats from terrorism and natural disasters. The provinces of Central Papua (Papua Tengah) and Highland Papua (Papua Pegunungan) are under the Do Not Visit warning due to civil unrest in the areas.

Bali, the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia, is under a Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution advisory.

The Level 2 advisory is due to terrorists continuing to plot possible attacks in the country. These attacks can happen with little or no warning and often target police stations, places of worship, hotels, bars, nightclubs, shopping malls and restaurants.

There is also a threat of natural disasters including earthquakes, tsunamis or volcanic eruptions.

Do Not Travel region

Violent demonstrations in Central Papua and Highland Papua could result in injuries or death to U.S. citizens, the State Department warned. Kidnappings of foreign nationals have also been reported.

The State Department said the government has limited ability to help travelers in those areas. If you do go, you should avoid demonstrations and crowds, the department warned.