Joomla! site syndication http://www.manadotour.com 2010-09-05T21:06:46+01:00 http://www.manadotour.com http://www.manadotour.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png text/html 2008-04-23T18:33:22+01:00 http://www.manadotour.com http://www.manadotour.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96&Itemid=283 Manado also Menado is in the capital of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Manado, the capital of the province, the former stronghold of the Netherlands and cultural center of the Minahasa people for a long time Manado prospered through trade with the Philippines and in the vicinity of the spice trade with the rest of the world. Ah, the bombing of the Second World War and the suppression of a local insurgency in the 1950s flattened most of Manado's older buildings. While the Indonesian standards is still relatively wealthy, most visitors are less impressed and directly to the islands and reefs near Bunaken. text/html 2008-04-23T18:26:39+01:00 http://www.manadotour.com http://www.manadotour.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=91&Itemid=283 The Minahasa region covers an area of about 418862 ha with a population of 733029 persons (1996). The capital of this district is Tondano, a town near Tondano.It lake lies on a plateau 700 metres above sea level, surrounded by beautiful countryside with cool mountain region air. Minahasa people think that the legend that they are descendants of Toar and Lumimuut. The memories of that time long ago, the Waruga, stonegraves in Sawangan Airmadidi and Watu Pinabetengan in Tompaso. The word Minahasa which means Association of traditional tribes was derived from the word or ESA, so that the country was named Minahasa. text/html 2008-04-23T18:28:24+01:00 http://www.manadotour.com http://www.manadotour.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=92&Itemid=283 Located at the foot of the Dua Saudara Mountain, the area consists of rolling hills and valleys with a variety of hardwood trees and unusual plants. The animal world is quite varied, and you can often view Tarsius Spectrum (world's smallest primates), black tailless monkeys, Maleo birds, wild pigs and kuskus (marsupials family). Batu Angus Tangkoko reserve provides a suitable protective clothing environment help prevent these animals from extinction ever. Tangkoko is located in the northern area of Bitung, and covers an area of 3196 hectares and takes about 1.5 -2.5 hours after the reach of Manado and Bitung, respectively. Please note that the road to Tangkoko is quite difficult and visitors are advised to visit with a local tour operators to ensure safe navigation and to the benefits of an experienced guide, in the detection of wild animals. Losmen (one board) are available for overnight stays. text/html 2008-04-23T18:31:58+01:00 http://www.manadotour.com http://www.manadotour.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=95&Itemid=283 Bunaken is one of Indonesia's best-known dive sites, and it attracts divers from around the world. In addition to Bunaken itself, a rather featureless banana-shaped island, the National Park includes the neighbouring islands of Manado Tua, a distinctive conical extinct volcano, Siladen, Mount Hagen, Nain and Nain Kecil. History Landscape The park is famous for the clarity of its waters (35m visibility is in the dry season in summer), the wealth of corals and fish, and for the steep wall at some locations. Bunaken Timur, right off the east coast of the island and with all the above, according to some of the best dive site in Indonesia. text/html 2008-04-23T18:24:13+01:00 http://www.manadotour.com http://www.manadotour.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89&Itemid=283 Lembeh Strait is a 12 km. long stretch of water separating Lembeh island and the mainland. Bitung is actually the point midway along the banks of the Lembeh Strait. This pristine section of water in North Sulawesi is home to many unique marine animals including the pygmy seahorse, Mimic Octopus, ghost pipefish, and other larger species. It is a fantastic dive site for underwater photographers and the diversity of the smaller creatures responsible for many memorable photo opportunities. There are several undeveloped beaches on the coast of Lembeh Strait, which is perfect for swimming and snorkeling.