Manado and surroundings guide
Beaches
nice to snorkel in the reef; on weekends or public holidays go early morning to avoid local gatherings
Pantai Kinunang
nice to snorkel in the reef; on weekends or public holidays go early morning to avoid local gatherings
avoid this beach during weekends and public holidays; if possible go early morning; not recommended during November to April
Pulisan Beach
avoid this beach during weekends and public holidays; if possible go early morning; not recommended during November to April
you have to cross to the island from Likupang harbor; there's an entrance fee; very popular on weekends, avoid. there are a few cottages on the island, 500.000,- Rp per night not including meals; be careful of strong currents
Lihaga Island
you have to cross to the island from Likupang harbor; there's an entrance fee; very popular on weekends, avoid. there are a few cottages on the island, 500.000,- Rp per night not including meals; be careful of strong currents
Sehenswürdigkeiten
Pay an entrance and a guiding fee to meet unique black crested macacques, bear cuscus, hornbills and the tiny nocturnal tarsiers. In the village there are numerous homestays
Tangkoko National Park
Pay an entrance and a guiding fee to meet unique black crested macacques, bear cuscus, hornbills and the tiny nocturnal tarsiers. In the village there are numerous homestays
go early morning and avoid weekends due to local campers; drive up from Tomohon to the parking site below the crater and walk a steep path up to the crater; there's a small entrance fee to be paid
Mahawu Crater
go early morning and avoid weekends due to local campers; drive up from Tomohon to the parking site below the crater and walk a steep path up to the crater; there's a small entrance fee to be paid
To climb to the Lokon crater a knowledgeable local guide should be employed (we can help you); the climb takes 1.5 hrs up and 1 hr down; early morning is recommended
Mount Lokon
To climb to the Lokon crater a knowledgeable local guide should be employed (we can help you); the climb takes 1.5 hrs up and 1 hr down; early morning is recommended
a collection of stone sarcophagi give testimony of the pre-christian past of the Minahasa people; there's an entrance fee
Archaeological Park Waruga
a collection of stone sarcophagi give testimony of the pre-christian past of the Minahasa people; there's an entrance fee
a visit to Tondano Lake and the highland market in Tomohon should be part of a day trip to the Minahasa highlands; try the fish in one of the numerous restaurants around the lake
Tondano Lake
a visit to Tondano Lake and the highland market in Tomohon should be part of a day trip to the Minahasa highlands; try the fish in one of the numerous restaurants around the lake
Gastroszene
Porky's Kitchen
pork is definitely one of Manado's favorites; try the crispy knuckle or suckling pig
a popular fish restaurant on stilts in walking distance; try Mujair bakar or ikan mas goreng
RM. Pondok Teterusan
Jalan Teterusan Mapangeta popular fish restaurant on stilts in walking distance; try Mujair bakar or ikan mas goreng
a popular local pork restaurant; try pork in bamboo (babi buluh)
Warung Boke Manado Specialist Coto Babi
a popular local pork restaurant; try pork in bamboo (babi buluh)
Bakar rica is a favorite local seafood restaurant; choose your treat and how it will be cooked. By the way, rica means chili or spicy ;-)
RM BAKAR RICA CABANG PANIKI
Jalan A.A. MaramisBakar rica is a favorite local seafood restaurant; choose your treat and how it will be cooked. By the way, rica means chili or spicy ;-)