The Indonesian Tours And Travel Agencies (ASITA) of North Sulawesi recently released ten "neverending sensations" of Manado, consisting of spectacular tourism attractions besides the already globally famous Bunaken. Here are the pretty faces you should consider visiting if you're planning your next getaway:
1. Lembeh Strait and Island
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Lembeh Strait is considered as best spot for underwater macro photography. It is often dubbed as the Mecca of Divers or The Mecca of Macro Photography.The Dive Magazine puts this place as one of the top 5 best diving destinations in Asia Pacific, while Scuba Diving Magazine crowns it as the Best Night Dive spot in the region.
2. Lihaga Island
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The underwater realm with abeautiful coral overlay is a paradise for divers. If you're not too keen on jumping in the water, you can also opt to spend your time on the quiet white sand coast with a beautiful view.
3. Nain Island
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The island, famous for its sand, is unfortunately only visitable during low tides. However, the wait is worth it as the glittering sand during both daytime and full moon is absolutely breathtaking.
4. Pal Beach
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Pal Beach, located in Marinsow Village, East Likupang, North Minahasa, is a new spot for tourists. This gem at the northern tip of Sulawesi is blessed with a white sand beach that gracefully extends to the island's northern coast. To reach this place, you only need around 90 minutes by land transportation from the capital, Manado.
5. Mahembang Beach
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Though it will take you three to four hours to reach this place from Manado, you will surely be astonished by the beauty of its crystal clear, greenish sea water.
6. Lakban Beach
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Located around four hours from Manado, Lakban Beach used to be a mining site but is now popular forits alluring, photogenic nuances. More Instagram posts for your feed!
7. Baling-Baling Island
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Pretty beach? Checked! Beautiful underwater views to snorkle around? Checked! A hilltop where you can enjoy the view? Checked! Baling-Baling Island has it all for those dreaming of aquite trip away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There is no lodging here, but you can rent a house from the native Bajo tribe for a nice homestay vibe, or you can just return to the main island and stay at hotels on Tumbak Beach.
8. Rurukan Village
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From the height outside of Tomohon city, you will be able to enjoy some parts of Minahasa mainland landscape, like Manado, Bitung, Mount Klabat, Mount Lokon, and Tondano, as well as its lake from distance.
9. Madoinding
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Dubbed as the 'East Indonesian Kitchen', the place is famous for itsannual Potato Festival and themisty Lake Moat.
10. Tondano Culinary Boulevard
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This is one of thethe many places notable for its delicious food in this part of Indonesia. It islocated in the Koya Village of Tondano, precisely at an intersection between Jalan Boulevard Tondano and the road in front of the Manado University.
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