Tourist attractions in Manado is one of the most popular in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Based on the survey results Travel YAM 10 Best Island in the South-East Asia and the Pacific, Bali and Manado ranks 3rd and 6th. This survey was followed by 110 thousand people and berllangsung from 4 to 18 June 2014. The parameter selection is a favorite destination tourist island which can be reached by flights of 6 hours or less from Taipei. There are 33 tourist island in Southeast Asia and the Pacific are netted in this survey.
One of the most popular travel Manado is Travel Bunaken Marine Park, one of the underwater paradise of the most attractive parks in the world. The beauty of the coral reefs of Bunaken in Manado have a special privilege as it exists in Raja Ampat Papua, Sabang Weh Island, and Senggigi Lombok. This is the reason why Manado designated as the capital of the world's coral reefs by the World Coral Reef Conference (WCRC).
Manado as the largest city in northern Indonesia is an interesting option for lovers of the trip, because there are many interesting places in Manado. You can try a culinary tour of the famous Manado, visited the hill of love, or play to Lake Tondano. Menjelahi contents Manado also is an option that is not less interesting. It can not be separated because of the friendly nature of the population in Manado itself.
Places of Interest in Manado
Here is a number of tourist attractions in Manado compiled from various sources. Hopefully this option Manado travel will take impressions and unique experiences to you, giving you an experience of the most characteristic of marine tourism in Indonesia.
1. Tourism Bunaken
Tourism is the famous Bunaken in North Sulawesi province. Underwater nature has been named as one of the loveliest. The beauty of Bunaken marine park can be found in spots named Lekuan 1, Lekuan 2, Lekuan 3, Fukui, Mandolin, Tanjung Parigi, Ron's Point, Sachiko Point, Pangalisang, Front Village, and East Bunaken. Diving lovers will just love this. Snorkel in Bunaken activities is equally interesting.
A number of tourist activities Bunaken you may choose among them around using a catamaran (boat filled), snorkeling, diving, underwater photo, sun, and beach outings. Bunaken has facilitated very well, there are cottages and other lodging options, restaurants, diving center, boat filled, and a variety of souvenir stalls. Distance from the port of Manado Bunaken about 7 miles away, can be reached by speedboat about 35 minutes to Bunaken. You will not regret the tourist attractions in this most famous Manado. Together with Siladen, Bunaken National Park Bunaken form - Manado which has been unveiled by the government.
2. Siladen Island
Siladen Island Tourism is one of the nautical tourism in Manado with fascination as it existed in Bunaken. Siladen island known for its white sand beaches and clean. Siladen island is located east of the island of Bunaken. From the port of Manado, you can travel the ocean about 45 minutes to Siladen Island motor boat ride. One attraction in Manado has the most attractive diving spots in locations called Siladen 1 and 2. Siladen Siladen Island has a number of resorts and homestays with good accommodation facilities. If you want to enjoy the sea tourism with the tranquility and beauty of the lure, then Siladen in Manado is an option worth considering.
3. Lake Tondano
Tondano Lake is one of the interesting sights in North Sulawesi. Distance from the city of Manado to Tondano Lake is about 30 km. Tondano Lake is located in the town of Tomohon, a famous tourist area with a Flower Festival and is a tourist spot in North Sulawesi cool air with the texture of the mountains. To be able to go to Lake Tondano, you only need to spend USD 4 thousand per person. By renting a boat for Rp 50 thousand, you can navigate the Lake Tondano. Do You Know? On the side of Lake Tondano Tondano Toliang Oki and Pante, you will be able to watch the captivating sea views Maluku. It's no wonder considering the Tondano lake is at an altitude of 600 meters dpa, surrounded by mountains as high as 700 m.
4. Marine Park Tumbak
Tumbak Tourism is one of the charms stunning coral reefs in North Sulawesi. Marine Park Tumbak beauty juxtaposed with Bunaken inappropriate. However, Tumbak still not widely known to the public. Tumbak Marine Park is located in Southeast Minahasa district, located in a village called Tumbak. From the city of Manado, the distance to Tumbak takes 3 hours by land vehicles. Such as Bunaken Marine Park Tumbak charm lies in the beauty of the coral reefs. There are 20 spots diving and snorkel in Tumbak that you should try, including Napo fans, Bohaga Mangrove, Small Bohaga, MFT 1, MFT2, Reef Park, and Ocean Door.
5. Area Boulevard
Boulevard Area is an icon of Manado, a best place to sample the culinary variety in Manado. This boulevard area has now become a shopping center with the presence of the mall. However, no less interesting in Boulevard provided many cafes, restaurants, and places to eat with the main dish of food typical of Manado. Boulevard is a favorite destination for culinary connoisseurs. It is one of the best spots culinary Manado. Especially on weekends, the area is always crowded with visitors. Because, in the Boulevard you can watch the sunset scenery charming.
6. Lembeh Island
Lembeh Island is one of the sought after tourist lovers of diving and snorkel. There, there are around 88 dive spots to choose from. Biodiversity is very alluring, losing only famous Bunaken. In addition to diving and snorkel, you can explore the beaches there. Simply by renting a fishing boat for Rp 300 thousand for travel approximately 3 to 4 hours. There are many resorts there. Lembeh Island are in the area administratf Bitung, North Sulawesi. To be able to Lembeh Island, you have to travel from Manado to Bitung first. Travel time from the airport in Manado to Bitung town is about 45 minutes, available public bus or taxi. In Bitung, the place to go is the Lembeh Island Pier Pateten office. You will take a boat for 15 minutes to be able to get in Lembeh Island, the cost is Rp 8 thousand per person.
7. Mount of Love
Hill Love is located approximately 55 km from the city of Manado, a place that became a symbol of inter-religious harmony. A trip to the Mount of Love takes about 2 hours from the city of Manado. You will go through to be able to Tomohon city in Bukit Kasih this. Climb the 2,435 stairs up to the top of the hill is the main activity in Bukit Kasih travel. Along the way to the top of the hill, you can see a view of the crater sulfur. You need to be careful in climbing stairs and use comfortable shoes. If your health is not prime, you should not have to climb the stairs. At the crater Hill Love, you can stop to enjoy the culinary offerings in the form of Manado corn, bananas and boiled potatoes.
8. Mount Tumpa
Tumpa mountain is one of the natural attractions of interest to visit Manado. Tumpa mountain has a compelling photographic spot, you can take pictures of the entire city of Manado on the top of the mountain. Panoramic sunrise and sunset is one of the strengths of tourism in Mount Tumpa. The trip to Mount Tumpa only takes 50 minutes from the city of Manado.