Manado Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and capital of North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
About Manado
The capital of the province, the former stronghold of the Dutch (calledMenadoduringDutch colonial times), and the cultural centre of the Minahasa people, for a long time Manado prospered through trade with the nearbyPhilippines, and the spice trade with the rest of the world. Alas, the bombings of World War II, and the suppression of a local insurgency in the 1950s flattened most of Manado's older buildings. While by Indonesian standards still relatively prosperous, most visitors will be rather less impressed and head straight to the islands and reefs of nearbyBunaken. Unlike much of the rest of predominantly-Muslim Indonesia, Protestant Christianity is the dominant religion in Manado. Mostly sunny throughout the year, the wet season usually starts from September until March or April. Dur
Top Attractions in Manado
Explore the best things to see and do in Manado:
- ★Ban Hin Kiong
- ★Bukit Kasih
Where to Eat in Manado
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bambuden Seafood Restaurant @Sario
- 🍴Jalan Flamboyant
- 🍴Kawan Baru Restaurant and Cafe
- 🍴Nasi Kuning Selamat Pagi Kampung Kodo
- 🍴Pizza Hut
- 🍴Rahang Tuna Om Iker
Where to Stay in Manado
- 🏨Aston Manado City Hotel
- 🏨Grand Puri
- 🏨Hotel Ahlan
- 🏨Hotel Aryaduta Manado
- 🏨Hotel Central
- 🏨Hotel Gran Central Manado
Manado Travel Guide Sections
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