Manado
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Manado is the main administrative centre for Northern Sulawesi and the heart of the Minahasa (ie. meaning 'united, becomes one', a name given to the collective of independent states originally in the area) people. The town looks out over the beautiful Manado Bay across to Palu Bunaken (ie. a collection of tropical islands) where superb diving and snorkelling can be found, the main reason for western tourism. The port itself has traditionally been a centre for traders throughout the ages and the region.
Neighbourhoods
Events and Festivals
Weather
Manado has a tropical climate with hot and humid conditions. Temperatures usually range from 23-24 degrees Celsius at night to 28-32 degrees Celsius during the day. The wet season is from October to April while May to September is drier, but still sees occasional rainshowers.
Getting There
By Plane
Sam Ratulangi International Airport near Manado is the main gateway by plane. There are flights to/from Kuala Lumpur with Air Asia and Singapore with SilkAir. Other destinations include Jakarta, Balikpapan (in Kalimantan, Borneo), Bali, Surabaya, and Jayapura (West Papua).
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Getting Around
By Car
By Public Transport
- For short journeys try some Mikrolet Maddness
- For destinations further afield try the bus stations
By Foot
By Bike
Eat
As a result of the rich surrounding volcanic soils the Minahasan's enjoy an abundant variety of foods, from an amazing array of vegetables, seafood's to the more 'exotic' such as rat, possum, dog and bats.
Drink
Work
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