Talise Beach

Centrai Sulawesi has the different beach, such as Talise beach. This beach is so beautiful that has the harmony. If you visit to the Central Sulawesi you should stopping here, you will not regret it....

Talise Beach

Talise beach is one of the beautiful beaches in Central Sulawesi and is perfect for sporting activities such as windsurfing, swimming, diving, and fishing. What type Talise beach runs along the city of Palu to Donggala. From Talise beach we can see views of the mountains and a charming stretch of Palu Bay. Access to Talise beach is very easy to reach as it is located in the center of the city of Palu, from Palu airport takes only 10 minutes to get there because the distance is only 4 kilometers. A number of inns and hotels are cheap too many around Talise beach as a place to stay and rest.

Talise beach around there you can visit the Taman Ria Beach. Talise Coast region also has many restaurants that sell a variety of culinary specialties such as Kaledo Palu (beef bone soup) served with rice or cassava, Uvempoi (sour broth from beef bones) are eaten with Burasa (coconut rice wrapped in banana leaves), and Uta chest (sort of opportunistic chicken) or snacks such as banana Epek (dliumuri banana cheese and brown sugar) and Sarabba (ginger water mixed with coconut milk). 

And at the seashore Talise also find this a very beautiful mosque, called Masjid Arqam mosque Baburrahman, which is often referred to as a floating mosque. The call to prayer echoed overwritten fairly strong winds, while the rays of the sun from the west side looking increasingly dim, creating an amazingly beautiful streaks above ufuknya. Subhanallah, an excellent blend of harmony, between the beauty of the beach, chanting the call to prayer, the waves, the wind, the elegance of the mosque, and a burst of light in the sky towards the left of the sun.

Sunset is the most awaited moment when travelers visited Talise beach. Sunset coming down slowly in the afternoon as if it approached mount Gawalise. After the sun went down the lights will be visible from a fishing boat in the middle of the bay.

Lore Lindu National Park

You want a holiday with different styles and gain knowladge as visit park??? yeah Lore Lindu Natioanal Park is  a national park in Indonesia. The located in the province of Central Sulawesi and become one of Sulawesi boidiversity protection

Lore Lindu National Park

The layout of the park is about 60 miles from the southern city of Palu and between 11990-12016 in the east and 18-13 in the south. The size of this park is being compared to other national parks in Indonesia. Officially this national park covers an area 217.991.18 ha (range 1.2% Sulawesi region with an area of ​​189 000 km or 2.4% of the remaining forest is 90,000 km Sulawesi) with altitude varying between 200 to 2610 meters above sea level. Most of the national park consists of sub-alpine forest and mountains (90%) and small lowland forests (10%).

In this garden artifacts fauna and flora endemic to Sulawesi and attractive scenery being in the Wallace line which is the transition zone between Asia and Australia, the location of the park is located in the south western part Donggala and Poso the catchment area for the 3 rivers large in Central Sulawesi, covering Lariang rivers, streams and rivers Gumbasa Palu. This park area is the habitat of the largest native mammal in Sulawesi as Anoa, babirusa, deer, monkey ghost (Tangkasi), monkey kakaktonkea, possum marsupials and the largest meat-eating animals in Sulawesi, ferrets live in this park Sulawesi. Not only that this park also has at least 5 kinds of squirrels and 38 different types of mice, including endemic species.

Here also there are 55 species of bats and about 230 species of birds including maleo, there are also 2 types of hornbills are looming Sulawesi Sulawesi Sulawesi and kengkareng. Hornbill hornbill benbuncak called allo or birds that inhabit the Lore Lindu National Park. Around the park there are also thousands of strange and beautiful insects. The butterflies are flying around the park and along the trail or stream should be observed because the color is very striking. In the park area is also scattered megalithic statues that he was already get hundreds of years even as the Valley Napu, Besoa and Bada. Statue of stone monuments is the best among similar statues in Indonesia.

There are 5 classification sculpture by shape:
1. Stone sculptures: usually these have human traits, but only this head, shoulders and genitals
2. Kalamba: megaliths found in many forms and resemble a large vase. maybe this is where the water supply,
    or even a place to out the body on a funeral
3. Tutu'an: plate of stone, most likely cover Kalamba
4. Dakon stone: stones with flat to convex depicting channels, irregular holes and other indentations
5. Other: mortar stones, poles and a few other forms are also found

   

Protected Forest Marowali

Protected Forest Marowali

Protected Forest Marowali located in the district of Central Sulawesi province Marowali. Travel to this area can only be reached by boat from Kolonodale (Marowali). Around Forest Preserve on land inhabited by Native Wana is still very backward, while the coastal area / above sea inhabited by tribes Bajoe. Various animals Marowali Forest Preserve that is second to none elsewhere that Anoa, Giant Bats with wings stretches up to 2 meters.

Area of protected forest Marowali is ​​436,756 hectares, woodland nature reserves and tourist area 241 331 hectares and consist of cultivation of 480,759 hectares of forest production and other use areas (APL) 417 226 hectares. Type the potential that exists inside cover of timber, among others: the meranti, mixed jungle, the beautiful wood such as teak and chrysolite, and there are also groups such luxury wooden ebony / ebony (Dyospiros celebica Bakh) including one rare wood in the world. The other forest products (non-wood), among others, rosin, pecans, calapai well as various kinds of rattan, and everything is a potential wealth of invaluable area. 

Lake Poso

There are many lake in the Central Sulawesi and one of them is Lake Poso. The beautiful view in this place so make us enthralled and forget to the time... 

Lake Poso

Lake Poso in Tentena Poso - Central Sulawesi which is located at the northern end of Lake Poso has a beautiful nature and charming villages, quiet and spacious lake where fish farming eels, eel or Sogili biggest fish in the world, up to 2 meter, nature surrounded by hills covered with cloves. At the time of flowering clover (June to November) will issue a clove tree clove fragrance. Around the lake are still in the village of Tentena, found a cave deep enough, down to the bottom of the lake.

Lake Poso is a highland lake surrounded by mountains and has an attractive landscape and climate were cold so menbuatnya as a center of tourism development in Central Sulawesi. With an area of ​​32,320 ha lake is to the north to the center of the District of North Pamona. Tentena in the north, 56 kilometer from the southern South Pamona Poso. Bagian heading Pendolo. These two areas are connected by water transport through the traditional trade route between Poso and Toraja in South Sulawesi.

Boat trips are usually to night using oil lamps and so that passengers are not fully equipped with the cold. Held cruise night because of high winds, after 10 am that blows in the middle of the lake causing waves. Poso region has a variety of uniqueness that is not found in other areas. Poso is located in the heart of the island of Sulawesi, or even in Indonesia, which is located approximately 600 m above sea level, 57 km from the town of Poso, along the Trans Sulawesi. The circumference of Lake Poso 32,320 kilometer s with a width of 16 kilometers, which about 360 meter in the south, and 510 meter in the north. The water is clear of all time. The dry season in July -August, and the rainy season from January -June and then October- December.

There is a high tide occurs from April to June and July to December tides. When the tide, ¾ lake covered by white sand beaches. And the specific outcomes from the lake there Sogili and goldfish. In the southern part of the lake is located Pendolo district that is a haven for the stopover area coming from Toraja and made his way around the lake to explore Morowali, Tanjung Api, Asylum Lore Kalamanta, Tomini Bay Marine Park, Togian Islands, a boat ride in the Bada Valley, and saw hundreds of stone megalithik or slim to Manado. Around the lake there is a tourist area with natural orchid garden Bancea an area of ​​about 5000 ha with 55 kinds of rare orchids, white sandy beaches with a backdrop of forest orchids. Goa Pamona located on the other side of this lake, and faithful in the fourth week of August in Tentena held cultural festival of Lake Poso.

Togean Island

Yesterday I told you about some tourism places in North Sulawesi and know I am going to tell you about Central Sulawesi. In Central Sulawesi also many tourism places that make us surprise... Let's see this place"

Togean Island

Togean Islands National Park is a national park in the islands located in the Gulf Togean Tomini, Central Sulawesi, which was inaugurated in 2004. The administration area is located in Tojo Una-Una. Kadidiri Island is the center of Togean, in Central Sulawesi. Not far from Wakai, a city district that became the center of the archipelago. Kadidiri Island is the most popular among the scattered islands covering an area of ​​90 square kilometers Togean. The majority of the island's ethnic Togean from Gorontalo, while there are ethnic native living with a house on the sea called Bajau tribe. On October 19, 2004, Togean has been designated as a national park covering 292 000 hectares of marine ecosystems and 70,000 hectares of land. Because of its location far from where where, as well as a protected position in the bay Tomini, making this area are felt secluded at once beautiful and clean from pollution.

The islands are known for its rich coral reefs and other marine life are rare and protected. Some of the actions that can be performed on the tour Togean include: diving and snorkelling on the island Kadidiri, fishing, exploring the natural forests in the forest in Malenge Island, as well as visiting Colo mountain on the island of Una-una. Tourists can also visit the settlement of Bajo in Kabalutan. Togean, Tojo Una-una, Central Sulawesi Province, will be the "icon" Sail Togean the plan would be held mid 2014. Not only the sea is calm, the cluster of small islands is stuck in the middle of the sea, being one of the main attractions for tourists visiting the archipelago.

There are many options for alternative routes to get to this place. Of Palu, Central Sulawesi provincial capital, a distance of approximately 320km, tempun time 5 to 6 hours when using transport type vehicle wheel 4. Given the unavailability of route airliners Palu - Ampana (capital of Tojo Una-una), then the choice of the land route being the only major transportation. Arriving at Ampana, we still have to take the sea route to get to the cluster of islands with the best in the world's biota. The only public transport available is a wooden boat being weighted. And takes about 6-7 hours, timber ships, ready to take us up to the famous island Togean it. Although governments Tojo Una-una own set ferry and speed boat, but not yet commercialized.

In Togean alone, the tourists do not need to be busy with a variety of accommodations. On the island of enchantment is there are different types of accommodation available here tiger. Ranging from local inns to cottages specifically for foreign tourists we can find here. For tourists who have a hobby of diving, surfing to fishing mania, Togean is "paradise". On this island, we can see the varied marine biota types, almost comprehensive in the world. Not surprisingly, many foreign tourists Wara-Wiri in this exotic island.

Waruga

Waruga

This is the other interesting sights in North Sulawesi. Waruga antiquity the tomb made ​​of stone. Interestingly, the position of the bodies was buried in waruga withdrawal in the fetus in the womb. In all there are some waruga Minahasa but the recommendation is waruga Sawangan rural districts Airmadidi North Minahasa regency. In the Garden of Antiquities Waruga-Waruga Sawangan there are 144 waruga who moved to the area in 1817, after the Dutch colonial government issued a ban in 1800 to no longer perform at the Waruga burial because of the smell that comes out and cholera outbreak, according to officials accompanying us around.

Waruga is the tomb of ancient Minahasa a rock hollow quadrangular about 1 meter high where lay the bodies of the dead in a sitting position, and the stone that covered the cupola. One Waruga commonly used as a tomb for the family, so it can contain up to 12 bodies, which can be seen from the number of lines on the cupola Waruga ditoreh. The impression of entering a very strongly felt Archaeological Park shortly after entering the Archaeological Park complex Waruga-Waruga Sawangan, with rows Waruga looks pretty clean and well maintained. Some of the old trees that grew in the Garden of Antiquities Waruga-Waruga Sawangan reinforce primordial atmosphere was very unique complex.

Waruga some grave stone fruit, placed on the ground, with the trappings of the cupola waruga in the foreground, and other forms of ornamentation waruga cupola in the background. Waruga waruga plain without ornament is the older. Engraving on Waruga illustrates social status or occupation waruga occupants during his lifetime and some of the carvings on the cupola of the Archaeological Park waruga Waruga-Waruga Sawangan shows where the dead come. Carving shaped people showed that the occupant was a dotu Waruga, or leader. Engraving on waruga cow in the middle of the photo above that shows the deceased was a hunter in his lifetime.

Rows Waruga Waruga Archaeological Park-Waruga Sawangan, which totaled 144 buha of about 2000 waruga throughout Minahasa. Hard to believe that waruga cap that looked so heavy it was supposedly taken from the place of manufacture by way of portable or in the pelvis on the head. A plain old tree without branches are covered with a kind of ferns in the center back of the Archaeological Park Waruga-Waruga Sawangan ancient adds complex that is nearly 200 years old. The lines on the side of the cupola Waruga the photo above shows the number of people buried in Waruga, which typically come from one family. Antique ornaments on one waruga cupola. Engraving showing that in Waruga positions the fingers in her hand and made ​​a fist, while the fingers of the hands of men created in the locked position.

Antique carvings on some fruit Waruga. In the back seemed a small Waruga used for a children's grave stone. Behind the wall is an old cemetery that looked less neglected. On the right Waruga located at the right end of the Archaeological Park Waruga-Waruga Sawangan filled with the bodies of the Spaniards. Of 144 Waruga Waruga Archaeological Park-Waruga Sawangan, reportedly among only 31 could be identified. Waruga oldest stored in the Archaeological Park Waruga-Waruga Sawangan reputedly 800 years AD. Across the parking lot Waruga Archaeological Park-Waruga Sawangan there is a small museum. In this museum supplies stored object previously placed by the family of the dead into Waruga.

Archaeological Park Waruga-Waruga Sawangan stone tomb is a place of ancient Minahasa very dear to miss if you are visiting Manado, North Sulawesi. Make sure that you are accompanied by officers when he was in there, so they can get an adequate explanation. In the Garden of Antiquities Waruga-Waruga Sawangan, you can also see an open waruga the sides, so they can look inside

Tangkoko National Park

One of place that make us feel comfortable is park. Park is a beautiful place and peaceful place. Many people come to the park to refreshing their brain. 

Tangkoko National Park

Tangkoko national park is a conservation area and is home to some unique wildlife PropinsiSulut persistence that cannot be found in other areas such as the world's smallest primates (tarsier), black monkey (Macaca niagra) and hornbills. Tangkoko National Park is located in White Rock North Bitung, North Sulawesi Bitung City. This location is approximately 60 km from the city of Manado and 20 km from the city of Bitung.

The Tangkoko National Park is a flora and fauna conservation area on Mount Tangkoko, Bitung in the province of North Sulawesi. To visit this park, you will pass Batuputih Natural Park located between Batuputih Bawah subdistrict and the Tangkoko National Park itself at Batuangus.

The Batuputih Natural Park covers an area of 615 hectares and is a savanna suitable for camping, outbound activities and relaxation by the beach. Since the Batuputih park is most visited by tourists, it is therefore also the best known, although it is only one of four conservation areas at Tangkoko.

n addition to the Batuputih Park, Tangkoko also comprises the Tangkoko-Batuangus National Park with a total area of 3,196 hectares - covering Mount Tangkoko-Batuangus and its surrounding areas – which are the Duasaudara National Park with a total area of 4,299 hectares (covering Mount Duasaudara and its surrounding areas), and the Batuangus National Park with 635 hectares (located between the Tangkoko National Park and Pinangunian village.

Underwater Volcano Mahangentang

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Sometimes writing need more time  to get the new ides. And now I get new spirit to star write the article again. In this change I would like to tell you about the extreme place but its amazing place for us. Ok let's see that place...~~~...

Underwater Volcano Mahangetang

Underwater volcanoes is one mountain Mahangetang how in the world that is still active and is in waters quite shallow so you can see one of the awesomeness of nature in North Sulawesi. By the local community, underwater volcanoes Mahangetang often referred to as "Banua Wuhu".

Sea Mountain is a mountain that rises from the sea is not rising to the surface until the water (sea surface), nor an island. Commonly found formed from volcanic formation process and appear at depths ranging from 1000-4000 meters from the depths of the ocean floor. At least there are as many as 30,000 sea mounts are scattered around the world, and only a few have been studied.

There are several types of sea mounts division, are:

• Mount Sea (Sea mount), a characteristic elevation of over 1000 feet (1 km) from the seabed.

• Hill - with a height of less than 1000 meters from the sea

• Pinnacle - shaped pillars are smaller.

In the waters of North Sulawesi are otherwise still active is Mount Submarine under the sea west Marore Island that had erupted in 1922, also of Mount Mahangetang (BanuaWalu) which is not far from the island Mahangetang.

In addition, there are mountain waters Niuwewerker Banda (1927). Other underwater volcano is Mount Hobal (1999) in the waters of East Nusa Tenggara, is administratively located in the District mountain Hobal Atedai​​, East Flores regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Lembata Island (another name Lomblem Island.) One of underwater volcanoes is quite shallow in Indonesia is Mahengetang Island, Sangihe, North Sulawesi. Banua Wuhu, as local people call the mountain, located only 300 meters from the southwestern side of the island Mahengetang. The point of the mountain crater is characterized by the release of bubbles in the rocks at a depth of 8 meters. Water temperatures average 37-38 degrees there Celsius  getang (BanuaWalu) which is not far from the island Mahangetang.

In some holes, out of hot water that seems to be able to make their bare hands blistered when try to reach into it. Surfaces in Wuhu Banua hills and valleys are large rock pile. Marine life is equally interesting, dense colonies of coral reefs and healthy lay at a depth of 10 meters to 20 meters. It is said that there is a transparent underwater corridor in both directions. Local communities celebrate tulude each end of January. Two weeks before the ritual, the elders will dive with the white plates of gold as offerings to the hallway so Banua Wuhu not wrath.

Lakban beach

North Sulawesi has been the most northern province of the Republic is only known by the Bunaken marine national park or lake and panoramic mountain Tondano Lokon very beautiful views of the city Tomohon in the afternoon, in fact North Sulawesi has many tourist destinations are no less enthralling domestic or foreign travelers to get to know the beauty of the country is closer waving palm trees. One of them is the hill Beaches Lakban with love (hope) that is Buyat ever became national and international news as well known to the Minamata case of Indonesia in Southeast Minahasa regency.

Lakban beach

Lakban beach is one of the beach destinations in North Sulawesi and is located in Southeast Minahasa district Ratatotok. The distance traveled to reach this place takes 3 hours from Manado. Not a short time to reach this place, but a long journey to reach the shores of duct tape will pay off once he was on the beach tape. The distance is 145 Kilometers from the city of Manado, with land vehicles, tourists can get to the beach Lakban within 3 hours drive. To reach the travelers usually go pagi2 one of Manado, as well as our use Manadodengan HMC Honda Motorcycles Matic we have.

Along the way we can enjoy the beautiful scenery and amazing natural from the city of Manado. After passing through a winding road and climb very quickly makes the heart a little more interest Tomohan we entered the city with the cool air so many schools here were built in the Dutch when they colonized Indonesia, in this city there are also many facilities such as hotels, restaurants and banks because Tomohon a tourist city in northern Sulawesi.

Next we entered the district is famous for its peanut Kawangkoan typical, that does not exist in other areas. Passing through the town Kwangkoan we then headed Ratahan Southeast Minahasa district capital by way of protected forest and along the way to enjoy the beauty of the mountain Soputan a volcano in North Sulawesi are often issued volcanic ash that spread to kota2 around it, can also enjoy the buildings the architect of the church was similar to the Italian architect or Western Europe.

Roughly we berjalanan for 1 hour of Ratahan we get Belang district with an amazing ocean view and then we headed Ratatotok district is still included in the southeast Minahasa regency. Towards Sub Ratatotok us through the winding roads to the abyss that can cause discomfort, but the beauty of the sea and the forest road on the left to the right with the hilly topography makes.

We are very amused to enjoy the beauty of nature. Of the village lies at the foot of the hill Mangkit which is visible from afar Ban Lak beach (Buyat Bay). Love beautiful hills dotted with mosques and Cuba built alongside a statue of Jesus as a sign of religious harmony in District Ratatotok. Bukit love prodding the sea with tropical forests are mostly intact remind promontory on the coast of Pangandaran in West Java Ciamis. At the foot of the hill you are Buyat bay and beach Lakban with modest hotel built PT.Newmont while still active in gold mining, but because the Minamata case was forced to withdraw from Ratatotok. Besides duct tape beach travelers can also see the grinding stone containing grains of gold which there are many sub Ratatotok.

That is how HMC Manado invite members love their own country. Enjoy togetherness and can proudly say "We Proud To Be Garuda Riders ... Bravo HMC Manado,,, Keep Brotherhood & Safety Riding ...." Enjoy the beauty of the Land of the water so that the growing sense of love for the state and the nation.

Bukit Kasih Monument

Well guys.. In this time, I wanna go you to another tourist attraction in North Sulawesi, Yuo'll be happy visit this place, just believe in me..

Bukit Kasih Monument

The Bukit Kasih Monument tourist objects located at Kanonang Village, Minahasa regency, Province of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The distance is about 50 kilometer south of Manado. Bukit Kasih is a sulfur hill that is still natural. In this place, your love will raise. There stood places of worship of the five religions that’s grown in Indonesisa. Bukit Kasih is built as a monument of religious harmony and brotherhood indeed. You have to climb thousands of stairs. At the top of the hill you will see that five houses of worship that closely stand each other. From there you will see the beautiful panorama of Minahasa.

At the foothill, you will be greeted by the Peace Monument with globe and statue of dove as a symbol of peace. This is a pentagon-shaped monument. In every side the paragraph of every holy book is written. Contains message to every human in order to life harmoniously and peaceful. After that, you have to climb thousands stairs that are divided into two parts. You can choose to pass through the right or the left side. According to local tour guide, there are 2,435 stairs in very part. A gazebo stood in the halfway. Bukit Kasih is located on the route of magma. Therefore, sulfur puff of smoke in some point. In this location there is also some hot springs. How hot is, raw food will be cooked in five minutes.

At the top of hill, you will see a stunning panorama. It is very beautiful picture of nature. Hills stand flake with Mount Mahawu and Mount Lokon as background. You can see the famous Tondano Lake. There is some food stalls as Bukit Kasih, hot spring bathing place, and sport field. This region also has some typical foods such as peanut and biapong. You can reach Bukit Kasid with public transport from Manado Bus Station to Minahasa. You can also use tourism travel agent or rental car. Trip from Manado to Minahsa takes within 1.5 hours.  It’s better for you to visit this palace.

Lihaga Island

There are many tourists who do not know the existence of this island because the island is uninhabited small islands located in the district Likupang North Minahasa. On the island you will be presented view Lihaga white sand so fine and the sea water is very clear. To get Lihaga Island, from Manado takes about 2 hours drive to the nearest port, followed by a trip by boat can be hired with a journey time of about 45 minutes.

Lihaga Island

Island of white sand, and can reach about 2 hour from the city of Manado, though still a virgin but was able to lure visitors from various counties and cities. This is because the islands form a unique and beautiful beach. Uniqueness, it was quite close to the city of Manado on the side has also underwater park attraction that is not less beautiful.

Lihaga Island surrounded by white sand beaches and incredible natural scenery beautiful. An island that has not been touched by the hand’s human. It means that the beauty of the island is still awake natural. Its water is clear so we can see firsthand the fish that swim without dive. Although we have not yet processed, visitors to this island always exist. Many people not yet know about the natural charm of the island due to a lack of promotion Lihaga less attention than the already famous Bunaken to foreign country. Just from some quarters, but there was news to help promoting tourism in particular to northern Minahasa Lihaga island itself, it will do the Tour Lihaga Road Tour to the Department of Tourism in collaboration with the local community.

In the morning, blue sky and sun with beautiful white sand colored tiny that island. So that paid much fatigue to enjoy the journey is the white sand beach that is so exotic and beautiful. Because it looks like a lot of photographers who went to the island Lihaga to just take pictures as well as for shooting. Dikala evening at sunset, seen very clearly scenery is so beautiful; the island was briefly changed color to orange.

We can hire a tour guide for a trip to the island Lihaga, on this trip we were accompanied usual friendly guide on the call with the title name "herry ko." travel tour fee is sufficient to hold the event carried out travelers and tourists in the country. The activity is usually to air volley beaches, snorkeling, and includes requirements for there. The question about specialty foods, there are no inns or Kotex who stood firm there reason once again because the island has not been touched by human hands, still natural.

From some local tourists who want to stay, they are usually armed with a tent and a lamp or a flashlight or the like, and other necessities to stay in this island. Use flashlight or something useless for illumination when night falls, because when night falls on this island no lighting at all. When viewed as looking scary when night falls but all that was erased because of togetherness and joy of the team that did the tourist tour to the island Lihaga. Bonfires also are an option to warm the body accompanied by a stretch of the stars and moon when the weather is sunny.

It becomes an unforgettable experience visiting the island Lihaga. Ada two alternatives for you the traveler who wants to tour the Lihaga, either through sea ports of Manado. Take your pick for a pleasant journey.

Bunaken Island

Do you want to know the amazing place??? yeah this is one of the amazing place in North Sulawesi, you should visit there because the view is so very riveting our eyes.

Bunaken Island

Siladen Island located to the northeast of the island and has extensive Bunaken 31.25 ha and is surrounded by white sand beaches, coral reefs and sea with diverse marine life forms and colors that form a marine park is quite beautiful. Around the island, snorkeling, sunbathing on the beach with white sand, underwater photography is an activity that you can enjoy in this place. The waves floated a thin, broke the silence. Clear blue water per inch of dreamy beauty of underwater life with a diversity of fish and stunning coral reefs. Stretch of white sand beach with fenced palm trunks as if dancing endlessly. Shows mesh Siladen hidden island charm.

Siladen Island is one of five islands in the Bunaken National Park in Manado, North Sulawesi. The island also has a marine park with fish and colorful corals and a beautiful cave. Located in the east of the island of Bunaken, Bunaken District about 8 miles from the city center can be reached in 45 minutes by motor boat. Siladen the nearby island of Manado Tua has a vast 31.25 ha. Surrounded by white sand beaches and oceans are coral reefs with diverse marine life forms and colors that form a marine park is quite beautiful. The beauty of the marine park can be seen in locations called Siladen Siladen 1 and 2. Historically this has meant Siladen name ‘crashes’, and the story in the ancient times there was a ship used Sangier people who are traveling, crashed and ran aground on the island. So the island until now named Siladen.

The island is also known as one of the quiet island with chirping seagulls helped complement the natural environment that are difficult to find elsewhere. It is suitable for those who feel the need to alienate a moment of fatigue and bustle of city civilization, it offers an exciting opportunity to take a break and soak up the sunshine enjoying a healthy sprinkling. Stretch of white sandy beach is dominating this small island. This place is not only a great diving spot for experienced divers, but also a convenient snorkeling spot for anyone. Because this island has white sand is clean, while the condition of the water is not too much coral and dominated by sand, so it is suitable for swimming. Here stands a lot of luxury resorts neatly maintained, so that if in the Park which is famous for the beauty of the sea, while that on the island Siladen further highlight the beauty of the beach stretch, and the tourists prefer to sunbathe on this beach.

The white sand beaches Siladen potential to be used as a Sport Activity Center and the annual manufacturing realignment Sand Castles by region. Repositioning can be done by mengapitalisasi white sand to be used as event locations and activities-making sandcastles and sunbathing beach volleyball sports (sunbathing) but with certain premises code. In addition to physical activity to do on this island, tourist activities can also be enhanced by entering the niche market (market specific) to serve a segment of the community has an interest in the field of marine Coastal Cultural Learning Community (Communities learn about the sea as part of the culture). This market segment can vary from the laity to the academic (students) who are interested to know the underwater environment.

The trip to the island can be reached via Siladen two alternatives: first, by using public transport boat. These boats are only once a day and depart from Manado approximately between the hours of 01:00 p.m s / d 03.00 p.m (depending on tides). So if you want to Siladen island using public transport boat, you have to be ready to stay on the island Siladen, because this boat will return to Manado next day at about 07.00 am. So in fact the intention of once-daily schedule is from the island of Manado Siladen to depart at 07.00 am and will return to the island of Manado Siladen at around 01.00 p.m, at 02.00 p.m or at 03.00. p.m meanwhile, the cost of travel by boat is for non-natives in the range of USD 25.000 to 50.000 per person.

Second, by using a boat speed boat that can be chartered by tourists, this way travelers can depart to the island Siladen anytime and at what time only, then get back in the afternoon as well, or can also be followed by a stay in Siladen Island. For the cost of a trip by speedboat, these tourists are required to pay the cost of one-way charter boat to the island of Manado Siladen with prices up to Rp 250,000 - Rp 300,000 (per speed boat). If for one day rental home went on the same day, travelers must spend Rp 600,000. Until Siladen Island tourists will get a warm welcome by the population of the island because in addition to having unique natural beauty, as well as public life Siladen island is quite unique. They are very humble and very welcoming to visitors.