Manado is known for…

  • Local Cuisine
  • Hub for scuba divers
  • very tolerant and peaceful
  • Holidays and Festivals
  • Majority Protestant Christians
  • Indonesian MICE destination
  • Influential churches and Buddhist temples

Why visit Manado?

The view of the Sulawesi Sea and the tiny island of Bunaken, as well as the neighboring mountainous island of Manado Tua, is breathtaking as you approach Sam Ratulangi Airport.

Your mind will race with visions of all the exciting activities that await you when you finally touch down.

Returning to Manado at the end of each exciting day will cement the city’s place in your memory. Manado has everything a traveler could want, whether they are here on a family vacation, honeymoon, or to cross a place off their list of must-sees. From five-star luxury to local street food to a soft bed to rest your weary bones after a day of hiking to the summit of a volcano, you’ll find it all here.

When you’re feeling refreshed and ready to take a break from city life, you won’t have to travel far to experience some of the most incredible marine life on Earth.

As you swim through the calm waters, be sure to give a friendly wave to the fish you come across. The area’s 390+ coral species make it one of the world’s top diving spots, so get ready to be amazed.

Hotels in Manado

Many international hotel chains, such as Marriott, have opened their doors in Manado, ensuring that you receive the service and quality that you would expect from a star-rated and internationally managed hotel. Finally, there are hotels in Manado to suit every traveler’s needs, from those on a tight budget to those with lavish tastes.

 



Booking.com


Manado Guide

In addition to being the provincial capital of North Sulawesi, the city of Manado has also emerged as a popular tourist destination thanks to its scenic setting on the Bay of Manado and the surrounding mountain range.
The nine districts that make up Manado’s municipality are named Malalayang, Sario, Wanea, Wenang, Tikala, Mapanget, Singkil, Tuminting, and Mapanget.

Equipped with malls and friendly faces Manado is North Sulawesi’s main hub due to being well-served, with good hotels and restaurants for visitors looking to travel onward to other North Sulawesi destinations such as Bunaken, Tomohon, the Lembeh Straight, Likupang, and Tangkoko-Batuangas Dua Saudara.

Manado is home to a diverse population, including Javanese, Batak, Mollucas, and Makassar peoples. Manado’s population is predominantly Christian, and the city is full of historic churches.
Manado Malay is the language spoken by the locals. It sounds like a variation on Bahasa Indonesia, possibly with a Manado accent. They were once ruled by the Portuguese and the Dutch, and some of the local dialects derive from those languages.

After an earthquake in 1844 completely leveled what had been a major port for European spice traders, the Dutch rebuilt Manado. Then In 1945, after the Japanese occupied the area, their allied bombers pounded the city of Manado.

Today, the growth of Bitung’s port and Manado’s convenient air connections to Singapore and the rest of the country have enhanced trade and tourism in the city.

The majority of the properties are located outside the city’s “boulevard,” Jl Piere Tendean, a huge street surrounded by retail centers and with little access to the coastline.

Watch out for festivals throughout the year since Minahasans like any opportunity to party, especially around holidays and festivals.

The Chinese New Year celebrations at Manado’s oldest temple, Ban Hin Kiong, which was constructed in 1819, are a hive of activity.

Every year on July 16th, in celebration of Manado City’s birthday, the Manado Boulevard Carnival (MBC) takes place.

Aside from Saguer, a kind of wine or palm wine manufactured in Manado from fermented sap with an average alcohol by volume of 40%, there is Minahasan food everywhere, such as rica-rica, a hot stir-fry cooked with ayam (chicken) or babi (pork), fresh fish, bubur tinotuan (corn porridge), Nasi Kuning flavored with abon of cakalang rica fish wrapped in sugar palm leaves and other regional specialties that are all very tasty.

There are upscale restaurants and groceries located along Ji Sam Ratulangi, the major route that runs north to south.

Manado Town Square, Star Square, and Grand Kawanua City are just a few of the many malls in the city which have lots of food courts.


Good to Know

Getting to Manado & Getting around

From Sam Ratulangi International Airport, passengers may take air-conditioned buses into the city, both long-distance and Manado’s local metro bus called “Mikrolet”. There are also Blue Bird Taxis, Grab, GoJek and other options of getting around.

The People - Manadonese

Mana rou (or Mana dou) in the Minahasa language means “Di Jauh” or “In Far Away” in Indonesian, and this is where the name “Manado” first appeared. Most of Manado’s population hails from the Minahasa people, and its indigenous Bantik Tribe members are thought to be descended from the original Minahasa settlers. The Mongondow, Sangir, Gorontalo, Arabs, and Tionghoa are just a few of the other indigenous groups that have made Manado their permanent home.

Manado Weather

Tropical & Hot

Manado, like the rest of Indonesia, experiences warm temperatures all year and a yearly monsoon because of its tropical location. Manado is located in Indonesia, south of the equator.

Prices - Great Value for money

You can stretch your hard-earned cash much farther in Manado.

Attractions - Hidden Treasures

There are plenty of things to do in the city of Manado.

Visit Lake Tondano

A popular tourist spot in North Sulawesi is Danau Tondano. At 600 meters above sea level, this lake has a surface area of 4278 acres.

Bunaken Island

Snorkeling and scuba diving are popular activities in the waters of Bunaken Island, which is part of the adjacent Bunaken National Park.

Hike to Lake Linow

Tomohon is home to a volcanic lake outside of the city, and it is situated not far from Manado in Indonesia. From the lake’s shores and depths, a number of hydrothermal vents release hot gas.

Trek to Lokon Volcano

Like its counterpart, Empung Mountain, Lokon is a volcano. About halfway up to the peak, you may take in views of the delightfully cooler settlement of Tomohon after a two-hour hike to the crater’s edge.

Hike Klabat Volcano

The tallest peak in the area is the stratovolcano known as Klabat. Its territory encompasses all of North Sulawesi’s northernmost tip. Stunning panoramas of the Minahasa region, including the towns of Manado and Bitung, the Tongkoko (Tangkoko) and Mahawu (Mahawu) volcanoes, Lake Tondano, Tangkoko National Park, Lembeh Strait, and the waters and islands off the northern point of the peninsula, may be seen from here.

Volcan de Mahawu

Stratovolcano Mount Mahawu has a crater that is 180 meters broad and 140 meters deep. The scenery on this hike is really breathtaking, with views of Bunaken and Manado Tua.

Bukit Kasih (hill of love)

Where the Giant Stone Faces of Toar and Lumimuut Stand.
Toar and Lumimuut, a legendary pair from ancient Minahasa folktales, are honored with these two massive stone faces.
The tale of Toar and Lumimuut describes a powerful and nimble warrior named Toar who was unbeatable by any enemy or animal in the jungle.

Watu Pinabetengan

The majority of visitors head to Bunaken National Park, widely regarded as a top marine park in the world where they can go diving or snorkeling.

Get Blessed at the Jesus Bless Manado Monument

Another must-see when in Manado. The structure is located on a hill in the Citraland Manado neighborhood and rises 50 meters above ground level. Ir. Ciputra was the driving force behind the construction of what is now the largest Christ statue in Asia and the second largest in the world after Christ the Redeemer in Brazil.
 

 

Geography & Map

GEO – Info

Map View




Booking.com


Manado Impressions