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Bunaken National Marine Park
A world-class marine park off North Sulawesi with vertical coral walls, extraordinary biodiversity, and crystal-clear diving conditions.
19 km · about 20 min drive
North Sulawesi, Indonesia · Asia
Manado is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Pineleng, 19km from Bunaken National Marine Park.
Manado is a city located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. With a population of 451,916, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Manado sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Makassar time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Manado to your route.
Manado (Indonesian pronunciation: [maˈnado], Minahasan: Wenang) is the capital city of the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi. It is the second largest city in Sulawesi after Makassar, with the 2020 census giving a population of 451,916, and the official estimates for mid 2023 showing 458,582 inhabitants (229,982Read more
males and 228,600 females), distributed over a land area of 157.26 km2. The Manado metropolitan area had a population of 1,377,815 as of mid 2023. The city is situated on the Bay of Manado, and is surrounded by a mountainous area.
Manado is among Indonesia's top-five tourism priorities and Bunaken National Park is one of the city's most famous tourist attractions. Tunan Waterfall in Talawaan village and Mount Tumpa are some of the many attractions for visitors who like to take Manado city tour especially to natural places. The city is served by Sam Ratulangi International Airport, which connects Manado with various domestic destinations, as well as international destinations in East Asia and Southeast Asia. The city is also known for its Christian-majority population, and holds the country's biggest Christmas celebration annually. It is also recognised as one of the most tolerant and peaceful cities in Indonesia.
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Manado is located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are 1.4822 latitude, 124.8489 longitude.
Manado has a population of approximately 451,916 people, making it a city in Indonesia.
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A world-class marine park off North Sulawesi with vertical coral walls, extraordinary biodiversity, and crystal-clear diving conditions.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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