Monday, March 1, 2010

Bunaken Marine Park - Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

bunaken park manado

Bunaken is an island located in the northern island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken has an area of 8.08 km ² in the Bay of Manado. From the port city of Manado, travel about 30 minutes to the island of Bunaken.

Around the island of Bunaken, there Bunaken marine park which is part of the Bunaken National Park. Overall, the Bunaken National Marine Park covers an area of 75,255 hectares and consists of five islands, the island of Manado Tua, Bunaken Island, Siladen Island, the island following Mantehage few kids his island, and Naen Island. All five islands has a population of more than 21,000 inhabitants.

Bunaken marine park has a 20 point dive (dive spot) with a depth varies up to 1344 meters. Of the 20 point dive, dive 12 points of which are located around Bunaken Island. Twelve dive spot is the most frequently visited by divers and lovers of the beauty of underwater scenery.

bunaken park manado

Most of the 12 point dive in Bunaken Island lined up from the southeast to the northwest of the island. In this region there are great underwater walls, also called hanging walls, or walls of the giant rock that stood vertically and curved upward. This rock wall is also a source of food for fish in the waters around Bunaken Island.

In addition to the charm of fame in the sea, the islands in this national park to bring natural atmosphere. Visitors can mingle with family and loved ones in the afternoon on the beach, while enjoying your favorite dishes can be ordered at the restaurant.

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