| Manado or Menado is the capital of North Sulawesi Province of Indonesia, and estimated to have been resided since XVI century and was call "WENANG". Later, in 1623 the name was changed into "MANADO".Formerly known as"CELEBES" by the Duch. Manado is located on the shores of natural curve of Manado Bay and is surraunded by a mountains area. The culture of the people in Manado has been mixed one. Urbanization of people from Minahasa,Bolaang Mongondow,Sangihe Talaud, and Gorontalo was resulted mixed population and cultural. Manado is famed as a member of the "SPICE ISLAND" of colonial times, it still exports large amounts of cloves, vanilla and other spices. Nestled amongst lush surroundings, the town is filled with restaurants, shops, bustling markets and places of worship. The best view of Manado is complemented with the almost perfect volcanic cone "MANADO TUA" rising dramatically from the sea. Manado is a key tourist transit poit for visitor. Ecotourism is the biggest attraction in Manado. Scuba diving, snorkling, adventure and tours are the first choice. BUNAKEN is the Cief Attraction of Manado, North Selawesi for divers and non-divers alike. With splended under water views and much of the best coral just under the surface, the sea gardens are easily accessible to snorklers. Non-divers can still enjoy the beauty of these under sea gardens,by snorkling or just viewing the under water marine life from glass-bottom boats. Bunaken can be raeched by speed boat or motorised outrigger in about 30 minuts from manado |
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