The mountains of Manado are the main attraction of this place but behind the volcano clouds lies alot of tourism that shouldn’t be missed out on. Manado is located at North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The state is unique in its own way, this can be seen through the locals there faces are a cross of Portugis, Netherlands, Spanish and even Japanese. Making them quite a unique people, watching slim women like modal and mucular men are a common sight in Manado. Unlike other cities in Indonesia, Manado is more peacful place even the roads no annoying honking and traffic jams. It is no surprise that many European and Australian go here to escape hecktic city life. Tourist usually come here not for the shopping malls like in Jakarta, but they are more into enjoying the splender and beauty of mother nature. Manado is also famous for there types of fish, since they are surounded by undisturbed sea, making it a rich sorce of marinlife. So rich that it has become one of the export commodities especially Japan and Australia.
The Bunaken Island
Bunakens Island is a National park that requires a special permit before the tourists allowed to do water activities like scuba diving and snorkeling. But during the rainy season this activity can not continue because the water is murky. Most beautiful in Minahasa Lagoon lies not only in location but the pool was blue like an open studio. With the correct photography technique a fascinating can be taken because the pool would look like it has merged with the blue ocean. The sight can be spectacular and amzing. Travel to Manado is never complete if it does not breathe the fresh highland air Tomohon. Located 800 meters above sea level, Tomohon promises a 25 degrees Celsius temperature at night. Black volcanic land make agricultural products in Tomohon fresh, healthy and large. For foreign tourists, Gardenia Country Inn is a must visit even it takes about 75 minits from the center of Manado. Village-style area covering seven hectares are planted with a variety of food crops and flowers. In the hotels were, dinner is often facing glass wall, but Gardenia Inn, meals are provided by the evening with a view of Gadar Baba Mountain. White smoke from a distance can be smelled even though Gadar Baba mountain range and the Gardenia Inn more than 20 miles. In spite of the active volcanoes, highland with cold weather makes growing crops in Tomohon flowers on the left and right but the road there must be an individual selling a variety of fresh flowers. Lunch Mount Mahawu are things that must be for tourists who visit the Tomohon. Mahawu highest hill 1.311 meters above sea level Alamanda Retreat is a platform providing the most beautiful to watch Gadar Baba Mountain. Alamanda Retreat gazebo can accommodate 100 guests at one time. Among the most common menu for guest while enjoying looking at active volcanoes, is the yellow rice.
