
Strong in foreign cultural influences from its spice trading years, Manado gained a reputation of being one of the prettiest towns in all of South East Asia. It is still clean and attractive and its people one of the higgest standarts of living in Indonesia.

Climate : wet season (November-April), dry season (May-October)
Best time to go : the wet season are not very pronounced (there is no monsoon in Manado) so Manado is a pretty much a year-round destination.
Flavours : grilled seafood that is extremely fresh is a must. Dip it in dabu-dabu (a spicy chili dip)
Activities : diving, snorkeling, rafting, rainforest exploration (Tarsier Spectrum), volcano trekking.
Events & Festivals : Tai Pei Kong festival at the Kien Teng Ban Hian Kong Temple (february), Bunaken Festival, a series of activities by the operators and residents on Bunaken.
Source : Silkwinds Magazine
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