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Bunaken is a fascinating tourist spot in Manado North Sulawesi. When the name of the Bunaken National Park will be synonymous with the world's most captivating dive sites. There heaven lies under the sea, under the Manado bay with beautiful flora and fauna.

Under the area of ​​890.65 km2 expanse of sea in the Bay of Manado, we will discover the enchanting beauty of the Almighty's creation by enjoying the colorful coral reefs. There are more than 200 species of fish and a variety of other marine biota. You will feel the thrill of diving with a dish of fascinating underwater scenery in the park is located 75 nautical miles from the coast of Manado. This dive location is a 35 minute journey by motorboat.



Not only look at a variety of beautiful fish and seaweed, we also get to see more than 390 species of coral that exudes charm amazing. Unique shape, cracks up tiny cave or tunnel under the sea may be found elsewhere impossible.

Geographically Bunaken National Park can be divided into two parts, the northern and southern parts. The northern part includes five islands, and coastal areas between Molas to Tiwoho called Coastal Molas-Wori. The southern part consists entirely Poopoh coastal areas between the village and the village Popareng called Arakan coast-Wawontulap. In this region, there are 22 villages with a population of approximately 35 thousand inhabitants. Mostly work as farmers and fishermen and 25% of them work in the field of tourism.

The park was established in 1991 and is one of the first marine park in the world. Bunaken in 2005 became a world heritage site after Indonesian registered in UNESCO. A significant increase in tourist visits to the National Park. In 2008 foreign tourists visited 32760, in the next year increased to 51 thousand foreign tourists. In fact, in 2010 the North Sulawesi Provincial Government dared to target as many as 100 thousand foreign tourists will come in Bunaken. Especially in this year has been declared the 2010 World Tourism Cities Manado, Bunaken National Park became an icon of tourism the mainstay of North Sulawesi.

Diving is the best way if you want to fully and clearly enjoying the panoramic beauty of Bunaken underwater. There are 23 places snorkeling or diving. Did not bother to bring their own diving equipment because there leased equipment with prices ranging from $ 10 USD.

But diving is not the only option. Another way is to use a semi-submersible vessel leased offshore island of Bunaken. This ship offers walls of glass to enjoy the beauty and exoticism of Bunaken sea floor. There is also a Blue Banter submarines which will only operate during high tides. Sights gained more leverage though of course much more expensive tariff of semi submersible glass-walled vessels.

There are two choices of rental boats from Manado to Bunaken, namely Bersehati Market and Marina. Rent boats from Manado to Bunaken Bersehati market with rates ranging from $ 30 USD - $ 40 USD. Meanwhile, if the applicable rate of the Marina more expensive at about $ 60 USD - $ 80 USD.

More economical way is to join together with other tourists ride traditional boats just $ 5 USD. It just had to wait for a seat aboard the first new full set.

Not only the charm Bunaken marine park alone, but on the surface we were able to enjoy the beauty and exoticism of the five islands surrounding the National Park area. The island's five islands of Bunaken, Siladen, Manado Tua, Nain and Mantehage. In the last island are the Bajo with a distinctive culture.

To reach Manado, there are many choices of airlines serving the route, both from Jakarta, Denpasar, Makassar and Sorong.

so if you are interested in coming to the water attraction Bunaken in Manado?