Travel Guide of Manado in Indonesia by Influencers and Travelers
Manado is the capital city of the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi. It is the second largest city in Sulawesi after Makassar, with the 2015 estimated population of 425,420 distributed over a land area of 157 km².
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1 - Bunaken
17 km away
Bunaken is an island of 8 km², part of the Bunaken National Marine Park. Bunaken is located at the northern tip of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It belongs administratively to the municipality of Manado. Scuba diving attracts many visitors to the island.
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2 - Bunaken National Marine Park
23 km away
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3 - Shore Excursions in Manado
7 km away
Bunaken is an island of 8.08 km² in the Bay of Manado, which is located north of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This island is part of the city of Manado, the capital of the province of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken Island can be traveled by speedboat or charter boat with a journey of about 30 minutes from the port of the city of Manado. Around Bunaken Island there is a Bunaken marine park which is part of the Bunaken National Park. This marine park has one of the highest marine biodiversity in the world. Scuba diving attracts many visitors to this island. Overall the Bunaken marine park covers an area of 75,265 hectares with five islands within it, namely Manado Tua Island (Manarauw), Bunaken Island, Siladen Island, Mantehage Island along with several of its islands, and Naen Island. Although it covers an area of 75,265 hectares, diving locations are limited to each of the beaches that surround the five islands.
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4 - Rafting in Manado
7 km away
Rafting on the Nimanga River is something that every adventure lover should experience. The river is located in Timbukar Village, Minahasa Regency. This activity starts with about 1.5 hours of shuttle ride from Manado to Nimanga River. Once you arrive at the starting point, a professional rafting guide will provide you with all the rafting equipment you need, so you can safely try out this extreme sport. Get ready to paddle through rough waters. Tackle the wild and untamed rapids, and marvel at the tropical forest around the track. This incredible rafting ends at about 04.00 PM, and before you head back to your accommodation, you can regain your energy with a hearty lunch.
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5 - Snorkeling in Manado
7 km away
In this place, you can also enjoy the underwater beauty by snorkeling. The underwater scenery around Lihaga Island is no less beautiful than the famous Bunaken Marine Park. Even though this island is not populated, you don't need to worry because this island has available toilets and changing rooms. In fact, this island already has wooden buildings that are quite large. Because of its amazing natural beauty, Lihaga Island is one of the photographers' favorite locations. So do not be surprised if when you visit Lihaga Island, you will see the lovers of photography world "wandering" in this place to record the beauty of this uninhabited island.
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6 - Road Trip in Manado
7 km away
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7 - Scuba Diving in Manado
7 km away
Bunaken is an island of 8.08 km² in the Bay of Manado, which is located north of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This island is part of the city of Manado, the capital of the province of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken Island can be traveled by speedboat or charter boat with a journey of about 30 minutes from the port of the city of Manado. Around Bunaken Island there is a Bunaken marine park which is part of the Bunaken National Park. This marine park has one of the highest marine biodiversity in the world. Scuba diving attracts many visitors to this island. Overall the Bunaken marine park covers an area of 75,265 hectares with five islands within it, namely Manado Tua Island (Manarauw), Bunaken Island, Siladen Island, Mantehage Island along with several of its islands, and Naen Island. Although it covers an area of 75,265 hectares, diving locations are limited to each of the beaches that surround the five islands.
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