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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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

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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.

Linow Lake

Who says only North Sulawesi is famous for its beaches and underwater beauty? The province is also rich in other natural beauty, one lake Linow in Minahasa. The lake is unique because it looks colorful.

Linow Lake

Lake area of ​​34 acres is a favorite location of the local community. In addition to colorful beautiful lakes, natural surroundings were beautiful. The birds grouse (some call it wild duck) flying low and occasionally swimming in the water. So what makes this lake has several different color? Apparently the lake is divided into two sides. One side has a high sulfur content, while the other side is not. Sulfur content, coupled with the effects of the sun can make the lake as if it has a different color.

Since 2006 the private sector to build a park on the edge of the lake - the entry fee is Rp 25,000 per person. This price includes coffee and coconut cake offered by the management. Lakeside park consists mainly of manicured lawns, a lounging area and a cafe. A path built on the edge of the visitors who want to walk around, and for those who want to exercise run.

The visitors usually sit on the edge of the lake while enjoying views of the turquoise Linow. On the other hand look whitish blue color. From the other side of the lake looks different colors, depending on the point of view of the viewer. Other animals are also attracted by the local insect called Sayok or commodities. Wingless insects that live in the water are also often caught for consumption.

All around the lake overgrown with spruce needles and colorful hibiscus. There are also many other flowers that I do not know his name. One caveat, at the edge of the lake there is often a mud mound, you'd better stay away. In addition, sometimes the smell of sulfur is also sharp. If no wind is quite strong smell wafted from a distance.

On the right side of the lake there is a damaged building that seems to be intended as Geothermal Resource Center and Geowisata Tomohon. Actually, such a development office is a good initiative, unfortunately unfinished building, and somehow let it alone. Linow lake is located in the village Lahendong, Tomohon.If you want to visit this lake is ideal for renting a car to visit some of the attractions at once. If you want to save, you can take public transportation from Terminal Tomohon, but should continue to walk about 700 meters.

From the city of Manado only took about 45 minutes to reach the lake. In the area you also some interesting locations that can be visited. One is Woloan, where you can see the making of the typical stage Minahasa. There are also village Pulutan, pottery industry center.

Doa Tomohon Hill

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Doa Tomohon Hill

For those of you who love to enjoy the beauty and freshness of nature at the height of the Doa Tomohon hill are interesting places that you must visit. Here, you will be treated to a very enchanting natural landscape and could spoil the eye for anyone who came to this place. No wonder because the natural beauty of the Mount Doa Tomohon, is often used as a place where the photo pre-wedding. The time needed to reach this place about 30 minutes drive from the provincial capital of Manado, North Sulawesi.

Botanical Tomohon - Way of the Cross Mahawu (KRT-JSM) in Tomohon, North Sulawesi is a place of pilgrimage and prayer for anyone who wants to meet with God. The uniqueness and the uniqueness of this place are to have the Way of the Cross (via dolorosa) with high dioramanya human statue. In this complex also built a huge amphitheater and has a strong natural acoustics. Its presence in foot of  Gunung Mahawu with beautiful natural scenery and cool air makes a place of pilgrimage and prayer is often visited by people outside the island of Sulawesi, even from abroad. No wonder one of the icons JSM become spiritual tourism in Tomohon popular today

Bunaken Island

Here are some interesting places in North Sulawesi are mandatory for your visit if you are planning to travel to North Sulawesi.  Start from beach tourism to the fascinating underwater tour in a cool high altitude. And it is one of them. Let’s check it out…

Bunaken Island

The most interesting tourist attractions that you must visit when visiting the North Sulawesi Bunaken island surely. It feels incomplete to the North Sulawesi otherwise enjoy the beauty of the island area of ​​8.08 km ² and is located in the bay of Manado, especially for those who have a hobby of diving. The beauty of Bunaken Marine Park cannot be denied anymore. Even by some media bunaken included into one of the underwater world are obliged to visit. To reach the island of Bunaken takes less than 30 minutes by speed boat (speed boat) from Manado.

Bunaken Marine Park is known for its underwater beauty that is extraordinary. There are many types of fish in the marine park Bunaken. This is estimated that there are approximately ninety-one kind of fish, mollusk, coral reefs, and so forth. Of course, diversity is an attraction for the island. In fact, Bunaken is one ecosystem that has a wealth of marine biodiversity in the world. Bunaken National Marine Park is representative of Indonesian tropical water ecosystems consisting of mangrove ecosystems, seagrass beds, coral reefs, and land / coastal ecosystems.

Bunaken Marine Park has a 29 point dive (dive spot) with a depth from 1344 meters. From the 20 point dive, are within a 12 point dive around Bunaken Island. The 12 point dive is frequented by divers and lovers of the beauty of the turbulent sea. To enjoy the beauty of the underwater surface of the Bunaken Marine Park could use a semi-submarine boat located off the coast of the island of Bunaken. The semi-submarine ship in which there are glass walls. Through the glass walls, we can enjoy and beauty of underwater life. Good variety of fish, coral reefs and other marine life. For those of you, who visit there; definitely will not regret coming all the way there. Because paid by the natural beauty provided there. Indonesia is never running out of places beautiful and enchanting. But to keep this place beautiful and clean face, there must be cooperation between the public and the government to maintain and preserve it.