Introducing Manado
In 1844 Manado was levelled by earthquakes, so the Dutch redesigned it from scratch. Fourteen years later the famous naturalist Alfred Wallace visited, and described the city as ‘one of the prettiest in the East’. That was 150 years ago and time hasn’t been kind to the place. Vestiges of the colonial period have succumbed to a swarm of mikrolet and the superb coast has been swallowed by shopping malls. Unattractive though it may be, Manado is a well-stocked base from which to visit the surrounding Minahasan region and islands to the north. It boasts the best wining and dining in North Sulawesi and locals hit the town on weekends.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Sulawesi in Sep-Oct
by fec 13 September 2011
If u want 2 do watersports activity around Bunaken & SIladen island, I think it's good 2 stay at santika (coz it's close 2 both islands)…
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RE: Sulawesi in Sep-Oct
by MisterSteve 10 September 2011
I don't understand October 4 -- go to Manado Tua and Siladen. To dive or not to dive ? Nobody goes to Manado Tua, except to dive off…
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RE: Sulawesi in Sep-Oct
by watersportslover 10 September 2011
Hi again guys, We have confirmed the trip. We're diving at Bunaken Island, and can u recommend whether we should stay on Bunaken or…
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