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SULAWESI

Known for its dive sites teeming festivals which are among the island’s spicy Minahasa cuisine.
with pristine reefs, nature chief tourist attractions. Those after Manado offers easy access to some of
parks and volcanic mountains, a more unhurried experience can Indonesia’s best diving and snorkelling.
Sulawesi is one of Indonesia’s soak up the tropical sunshine on the Of these, Bunaken National Park
most fascinating islands. Togian Islands, one of Indonesia’s draws visitors from all over the world.
best-kept secrets.
Sulawesi’s main port of entry is Manado, the largest city and main It has warm water and visibility up
to 30 metres with a myriad sea life,
Makassar, which has frequent flights gateway to Northern Sulawesi, underwater volcanoes and coral reefs.
throughout the archipelago. Manado enjoys views to the emerald hills
acts as a secondary hub. Both airports and the azure sea. The city has a A trip inland will take you to the
are international airports with European feel with the fun loving and Minahasa Highlands where you can
international flights to Kuala Lumpur extroverted Minahasa people living in visit intriguing prehistoric above ground
from Makassar, and to Singapore neat, wood framed houses with fences burial sites, volcanoes and hot springs.
from both airports. There are breathtaking panoramas of
and flower gardens.
The south is home to Sulawesi’s lush mountains, coffee and coconut
capital, Makassar with a population of The city’s numerous shops and plantations, orchid gardens and terraced
15 million inhabitants. The southern markets are filled with an abundance hillsides. Also, be sure to visit the Dua
plains rise to the mountains of of consumer goods and agricultural Saudara Nature Reserve at Tangkoko
Tanah Toraja, with beautiful scenery, produce and those with an adventurous that is home to birds and wildlife
unusual architecture and vibrant palate should try the famously hot and unique to Sulawesi.

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