The place bunaken island is one of Indonesia’s famous marine tourism destinations that is stunning for local and foreign tourists. Bunaken is adjacent to three other islands: Siladen Island, Manado Tua Island, and Mantehage Island.
Bunaken is located in the waters of Manado Bay and has an area of about 8000 hectares. Administratively, this island is part of the Manado City area. The view of the underwater park on this island is said to be no less superb than the mentawai islands in West Sumatra
Various Interesting Activities in Bunaken
- See the Underwater Garden
Diving is one of the favorite activities for tourists visiting Bunaken National Park. This place has underwater beauty that can make you chuckle in awe. There are many colorful small fishes, beautiful coral reefs of various shapes, green turtles, and various other marine biotas. There are about 40 diving spots in this place, and the best time to dive here is around May-August when the water is clear, and the temperature is not cold.
- Feed the Fish
If you are not too good at diving, you can try snorkeling in shallower water. Many species of fish like to hide behind coral reefs, and you can feed them directly in the water. There is also a sight of colorful coral you can enjoy.
- See Dolphins and Whales
Bunaken is popular with whales and dolphins. But this time you don’t have to go into the water, just rent a boat, and you can see dolphins or whales swimming freely in the open sea from a reasonably close distance. According to data released by Bunaken National Park online, there are about 14 types of whales and dolphins that you can see in Bunaken.
- Go to Manado Tua
Not interested in water activities? Try an interesting activity in Bunaken that is not in contact with water, which is a trip to Manado Tua, a fertile island with a dormant volcano in its center. The island is filled with the lush greenery of various sizes.
- Enjoying the Sunset
Sunset is one of the sights everyone expects when going to the beach, and Bunaken offers a beautiful sunset view with the color of the clouds turning red on the western horizon. But to enjoy this moment, avoid going to Bunaken during the rainy season.
- Culinary and Souvenir Hunting
Exploring Bunaken on foot can be another exciting activity to try. You can stop by beachside food stalls for culinary delights or hunt for souvenirs at some souvenir shops.
- Planting Mangroves
If you want a vacation while adding new insights and knowledge, you can participate in mangrove planting activities or coral transplantation.
Make sure to come to Bunaken at the right time, such as during the dry season, so that the various exciting activities above can be done without a hitch. Happy holiday!
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