Manado is the capital city of North Sulawesi province of Indonesia and located at the bay of Manado, and estimated to have been resided since XVI century. It was once called “Kota Wenang” and later in 1963 the name was changed to Manado.
The best view of Manado is complemented with the perfect “Manado Tua” and “Bunaken” oceanic views.
Ecotourism and Scuba Diving are the first choices of attraction in Manado.
Boulevard is one of Manado’s famous beachfront for you to experience the sun and sea in the most beautiful eastern island of Indonesia.
Manado city is surrounded by a mountainous area and also as the starting point for exploration of the Minahasa region’s many attractions.
Fun-loving and extroverted, the Minahasa people live in neat wood frame houses, with fences and flower gardens, giving Manado a European feel. Those with an adventurous palate should try the famously hot and spicy Minahasa cuisine.
The city’s numerous shops and markets are filled with an abundance of consumer goods and agriculture produce, while behind every building are glimpses of emerald hills and azure sea. Inland from Manado, a trip through the MInahasa Highlands will take you to intriguing prehistoric above-ground burial sites, volcanoes, hot spring, the highland lake Tondano and breathtaking panoramas of lush mountains, coffee and coconut plantations, orchid gardens and terraced hillsides.
From Manado, also be sure to visit the DuaSudara Nature Reserve – Tangkoko, home to the birds and other wildlife unique to Sulawesi, such as the Tarsius – the smallest monkey, CusCus, Horbill, Maleo birds and Black Macaque Monkeys.