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Brilio.net/en - Gorontalo is a province in Indonesia which is located on the northern tip of Sumatra. It is known for its breathtaking panoramic view of the mountains, complemented by a stunning array of flora and fauna. This town is not only rich in its culture and traditions, but also in its marine biodiversity. That's because Gorontalo is home to abundant marine life, which includes whale sharks. In fact, one of the ways in which Gorontalo is boosting its tourism is by encouraging people to come down and watch the unique sharks!
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To be exact, the Botubarani village of Gorontalo is the spot where you can witness these special creatures. A total area of 10,000 square meters has been specially allocated for the whale shark playground. While this area strictly prohibits people, visitors can catch a much closer glimpse of the whale sharks by either renting boats for Rp, 15,000 (USD 1.15) or diving into the pristine waters, which cost Rp.50,000 (USD 3.80). From then on, youre just one step away as the villagers of Botubarani will take you on the tour of your life!
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As a result of tourism growth in this sector over the past few years, villagers have concluded that being tour guides has been profitable and hopefully this will boost the creation of more jobs for the community. After all, it is a win-win solution for all parties involved, and hopefully it will stay that way for the years to come. Weve just got to do our part to make sure that these endangered whale sharks will stick around too before it's too late!
(brl/red)
