Lake Limboto

Lake Limboto

In Lake Limboto attraction located in the District Limboto, Gorontalo district, which currently has a depth of between 5 to 8 meters, the end of the tourists can enjoy various activities such as, fishing, boating competitions, or swimming. In addition, they can also enjoy the fresh grilled fish supplied by local fishermen society with a relatively cheap.

Lake Limboto widely from year to year and the depth is steadily decreasing. Limboto vast lake in 1999 ranged between 1900-3000 ha, with a depth of 2-4 meters (Fisheries Branch Gorontalo Regency, 2000). In 1932, the vast waters reached 7,000 ha, with a maximum depth of 30 m (Sarnita, 1996).

Thus, there has been a fairly rapid siltation in these waters reaching 38.80 cm / year. Deforestation around these waters appears to be one of the factors that cause considerable high silting .Data water quality during 1998-1999 showed that the surface water temperature of Lake Limboto at noon ranged from 29 to 32.50 ° C, while the brightness ("transparency ") 35-65 cm. During the day, the oxygen levels in the surface water and the layer 1 meter below surface respectively 6 to 10.30 mg / l and 4 to 7.10 mg / l.

The content of CO 2 in the surface layer ranged from 0-5 mg / l, pH 8.30 to 8.80 and total alkalinitasnya waters ("alkalinity") 55-85 mg CaCO3 / l. Levels of phosphate compounds ranged from 0.02 to 0.07 mg / l, nitrate content was very small (close to 0 mg / l), but the level reaches 0.30 to 0.90 nitritnya mg / l, and organic ingredient content 30 - 37 mg / l. Based on the content of phosphate, according to the classification of Parma (1980), including the waters of Lake Limboto mesotrof.

Nani Wartabone Monument

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Nani Wartabone Monument

Nani Wartabone monument was built around 1987 during the reign of Drs. A. Nadjamudin, Mayor of Gorontalo. The monument is located at the Cadet Field Youth, Village Biawu, Selalatan City District, Gorontalo city, right in front of the Office of the Governor of Gorontalo province today.

Nani Wartabone is a native son of the Gorontalo which has many devoted themselves as warriors of the nation, especially in the patriotic movement against Dutch colonialism. Patriotic movement under the leadership of the People's Gorontalo Wartabone Nani, using the tactics and strategies of the nation struggle to repel the invaders, the Netherlands, from Earth filigree, Gorontalo. The patriotic struggle of the people of Gorontalo reached klimasnya on January 23, 1942, being the only region in Indonesia capable of Indonesia declared independence from the Earth Gorontalo, escape from the clutches of Dutch colonialism.

The soul of patriotism that grew and preserved since the 17th century, culminating in a patriotic January 23, 1942, a gravel Gorontalo dedicated people within his limitations in the development of the Republic of Indonesia who was born on August 17, 1945.Patriotic spirit appears and grows steadily during the Japanese rule, and continue to be fostered and passed on to the present generation.

Nani Monemen Wartabone built to honor the heroic service Nani Wartabone Independence Pioneers, origin Gorontalo, Gorontalo and remind people would milestone January 23, 1942, with the expectation that the results will struggle to grow in succeeding generations souls to build Indonesia's beloved in the independence.

He was born April 30, 1907 and died on January 3rd 1996. His father named Zakaria Wartabone, a Jogugu (sort of Head) at the time of the Dutch Government. His mother named Saerah Mooduto.

On Friday, November 7, 2003 at 10:00 am Alm Haji Wartabone Nani was awarded a National Hero by President Megawati Sukarnoputir housed in the Palace of the State is marked by the reading of Presidential Decree No. 085/TK/2003 letter, dated 6 November 2003.He never led the Civil Administration in Gorontalo post-old Dutch East Indies 144 days, with a population totaling 300 thousand people. Wilayanya covers the eastern region, Molibagu and Kaidipang (now Bolmong region), and the western region, Buol and Tolitoli (Central Sulawesi).

The Administrative Governance for Gorontalo run without making significant changes to the governance structure of the Dutch East Indies era. Moreover, in terms of personnel, there is almost no obstacles for the bulk of the civil service on the lower level held by natives who remain loyal to the struggle to function.

Tomb Ju Panggola

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Sacred Tomb of Ju Panggola

Sacred Tomb of Ju Panggola is located in the Village Dembe I, West City District, approximately 1 km to the west of the location of Fort Otanaha. This shrine is located on a hill at a height of 50 meters from the highway, right on the border and the city of Gorontalo Gorontalo regency. From the top of this hill we can see vast Limboto Lake, with the increasingly critical water, from a depth of 32 meters now live 5 to 7 meters.

Ju Panggola is a title or a nickname. Ju means 'yes', while Panggola means 'old'. So Ya Ju Panggola means old man. In the history of the name of the old man was Ilato, which means lightning. Because of the miracle and Ilato sacred nature, has the ability to disappear and show up if the country in a state of emergency.

Old Man or "Ju Panggola" title comes from the public because of all he appeared, with the profile of the Old Man wearing a white robe. He has a very long white beard passing through the knee. He was also dubbed the "Awuliya" because he is a Muslim missionaries since 1400, prior to the Wali Songo in Java.

Flow left by Ju Panggola is white magic, which is applied through "langga" or martial arts in the world of martial arts. He did not directly train the students, but only tears in the eyes of the disciples, and the disciples automatically acquire martial arts moves spontaneously, either through dreams or through reflex.

The tomb has many wonders, among other things; land on top of the hill it smell nice. According to history, the hill has been occupied by him as a place bermunajat to the presence of Allah SWT.

Miracles can still be seen until now. In the tomb every pilgrim came and took handful of the land around the tomb, and strangely dugouts are never a hole in the ground when thousands of people take it as a mascot.

Tomb Ju Panggola visits from the tourists every day, both domestic and foreign tourists. Some of them perform prayers at the mosque Ju Panggola, praying and invoking blessings for healing of their illness.

Fort Otanaha

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Fort Otanaha

This attraction is located on a hill in the village Dembe I, West City District, City of Gorontalo. The fort was built around the year 1522.

The construction of the fort's history is as follows.

Around the 15th century, the notion that most people land Gorontalo is sea water. At that time, under the Government of the Kingdom of Gorontalo Ilato king, or queen Tilangohula Matolodulakiki together (1505-1585). They belong to three offspring, namely Ndoba (female), Tiliaya (women), and Naha (male). Adolescence time, Naha wandered across the country, while Ndoba and Tiliaya living in the kingdom.

One time a Portuguese sailing ship stopped in the port of Gorontalo Since running out of food, the effect of bad weather and pirates disorders.

They overlook the King Ilato. The meeting resulted in an agreement that in order to strengthen the country's defense and security, to be built or established three fortresses in the hills Dembe Village, West Town District were present, ie in the year 1525.

Apparently, the captain of the Portuguese forces manipulate Ndoba and Tiliaya when will repel pirates that often interfere with fishermen in pantai.Seluruh people and forces reinforced Tiliaya Ndoba and four Apitalau, rose and urged the Portuguese to leave the Portuguese mainland Gorontalo.Para nakhkoda direct leave the Port of Gorontalo.

Ndoba and Tiliaya appear as two prominent female fighters then immediately prepare residents around to fend off enemy attacks and the possibility of a war that will terjadi.Pasukan Ndoba and Tiliaya, reinforced by the Navy led by Apitalau or 'sea captain', ie Apitalau Lakoro , Pitalau Lagona, Apitalau Lakadjo and Apitalau Djailani.

Around the year 1585, Naha third rediscovered citadel. He was to marry a woman named Ohihiya.Dari this couple was born two sons, namely Thighs (Pahu) and Limonu.Pada time a war against Hemuto or group leader transmigration through the north. Naha and Thigh fall against Hemuto.

Limonu avenge the death of his father and brother. Naha, Ohihiya, Thighs, and Limonu have utilized the third fort at the center of the defense forces. With the background of the above, it is the third fort was immortalized by the name as follows. First, Otanaha. Ota means fortress. Naha is the person who found the fort. Otanaha means fort discovered by Naha.

Second, Otahiya. Ota means fortress. Hiya acronym of the word Ohihiya, Naha Otahiya wife, meaning the fortress of Ohihiya. Third Ulupahu.Ulu Uwole acronym of the word, meaning the property of Pahu was the son Naha.Ulupahu means fortress of Pahu Son Naha.

Fortress Otanaha, Otahiya, and Ulupahu built around tahun1522 on the initiative of King Ilato and the Portugal captain.

Otanaha fort situated on a hill, and had 4 pieces of fruit a haven and 348 steps to the top to the fort site. Number of steps is not the same for every stopover. From basic to a stop I are 52 stairs; II = 83; III = 53; IV = 89; Fortress = 71 rungs (total: 348 stairs up).

Pentadio Resort

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Pentadio Resort

Pentadio Resort is one of the mainstay tourism Gorontalo province. The word derives from Gorontalo Pentadio which means lake-shore, while the word resort taken from the English language meaning place of rest. Named Pentadio because this resort is on the lake Limboto beautiful and enchanting, and maybe resort is also located in the village pentadio Gorontalo regency blue Lake District. At first, the 14-hectare tourist attraction has been unveiled by the Government of the Netherlands since 1928, which is marked with a memorial stone in the nearby hot springs in the area these attractions. Since then, local people made ​​these recreation suggestions and cure various diseases.

Pentadio Resort was inaugurated by the Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Drs. Jusuf Kalla on February 25, 2004. Attraction that was built at a cost of Rp 15 billion to fund APB Gorontalo regency is an international tourist attraction, with various supporting facilities, and professionally managed. This attraction is located in the village of Pentadio, Telagabiru District, Gorontalo regency. The location is very interesting and strategic because it is located in the Lake Limboto.

The specialty of this resort pentadio region, visitors can witness the blast of hot springs that contain sulfur. And can be used to boil eggs until cooked. Visitors can also enjoy a splash of warm springs are quite beneficial for health, especially for the skin disease. In addition, this area is also equipped with international standard facilities and professionally managed, so that the visitors can do other leisure activities comfortably. As the steam bath, swimming in the dye bath of hot water or cold water, fishing and water cycling. For visitors that has hobby of singing, also available at this location pub and karaoke.

Other facilities available in the region are the restaurant and ample parking. For those who want to stay, there are cottages or cabin - small cottage equipped with amenities such as TV, Fridge, AC, Springbed and Small Rooms with a design that offers a traditional feel Gorontalo. The visitors can also purchase items - souvenir items available in the shops - souvenir shops in tourist areas pentadio resort.

Access to pentadio resort, from the airport to the location Jalaluddin Gorontalo, traveling can be reached by four-wheel vehicles and two-wheeler with a travel time of about 45 minutes. From the center of Gorontalo only approximately 20 minutes with less use Bentor.

Tourism Places in West Sumatra

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Root Bridge South Coast

Located about 30 minutes from Painan, Root Bridge is one of the most unique attractions in West Sumatra. The bridge that crosses the river shadow life is made of two Bohon banyan roots interlocked. Unlike bridges in general are growing weaker, with increasing age the root bridge banyan tree growing stronger. It is said that this bridge was designed by a scholar named Pakih Sokan in the early 1900's.

Surfing and Beach Holidays in Mentawai

Mentawai Islands regency capital of Old Pejat - Sipora is approximately 135 km from the city of Padang can be reached by sea takes between 6-10 hours. In addition to have the beautiful beach with white sand, marine attractions or tourist activity is the famous surfing activities (surfing) to do around the island of Siberut and Sipora. Accommodations for visitors are in some city districts and sub-districts.

Pariangan Village in Tanah Datar

Is the oldest village in Minangkabau, where the ancestors of the Minangkabau sourced, slope of Mount Merapi is located on the street front Padang Panjang - Batusangkar. In this village can be seen authenticity form that reflects the traditional village social life Minangkabau like Hall, mosques, traditional house, barn rice is an essential element of a social group of the Minangkabau. There is a hot water bath, and a few stone seoperti basurek heritage, according to the story long grave is the grave of Dt. Tantejo Gurhano architect Traditional House Minangkabau.

Rest Home Campago Hall

Campago Hall located on a beautiful hill with the cool air and the society safe and peaceful, exactly in the Village Campago Cuguak Bulek, Mandiangin Koto Salayan Bukittinggi, 4 km from the center of Bukittinggi. For the location can be reached by land transportation within 10 minutes from Dublin city center and 1 hour 45 minutes from Padang. Campago Hall stood on the land area of ​​8038 m2 with a building area of ​​3054 m2 consists of 2 VIP building, 1 main building consists of 3 Superior rooms and 17 standard rooms are all equipped with furniture. Existing facilities in the Central Campago is a ballroom with a capacity of 40 people, tennis courts, lobby, lounge terrace, jogging track, outdoor coffee shop, viewing decks, towers, prayer room and adequate parking. The facility will soon be added to the pool and playground. From the hall can be seen throughout the beauty Campago Bukittingi city, like 2 pieces lined mountains encircling the city of Bukittinggi and custom homes that lie beneath the Mount Campago.