Hidden Paradise on the Equator, here are just so many things that make Gorontalo perfect for holiday, the beauty of its nature, the culture and not forget to mention, the friendly people. General information about Gorontalo, stated at North Sulawesi. Mountains, hills, shore line are the main characteristic of Gorontalo and it makes the island perfect for marine tourism.
Most of diving site take you just a few minute from town, Diving in Gorontalo mean diving within the richness of biodiversity, health and unique coral and reef.
Lot of beautiful place could be found here, Tomini Bay-famous for under water habitat and undefined creatures. There is several number of unsettled small islands. Tomini Bay is a heaven for divers, because the geographic position of Tomini Bay itself, which is crossed by the equator line, has naturally presented various kinds of sea creature inside.
Desa Olele or Olele Village is well known as the wild diving spot among world class diver. Olele beach is a gate to underwater paradise. The amazing beauty of underwater life on this area has been recognize and proofed by the enthusiasm of the divers who come to Olele beach. The divers called Olele as Traffic Jam dive spot.
Lake Limboto
Lake Limboto is surrounded by beautiful scenery. The lake itself is six to eight meters deep and covers a surface area of 5,600 hectarers. Sailing and fishing are allowed. Located only a few kilometers outside Gorontalo, towards the northwest.
Fort Otanaha
Fort Otanaha is former defense bulwark of Gorontalo kings during their fight against the Dutch. The curious fact about this fort is that it was built, at least in part, of a mix containing sand, plaster and maleo bird eggs. Or so it is said.
Fort Orange
Fort Orange is reminder of the Portuguese presence in this area during the 15th century.
Tapak Kaki Ukuran Besar,Pohe
Tapak Kaki Ukuran Besar (Big Foot Print), in the village of Pohe, lying on a fine beach on a beautiful Tomini Bay, is a big stone shaped like a foot. The site, about three kilometers from Gorontalo, attracts many visitors.
Dembe Copula
Dembe Copula is the site that contains the graves of Du Pangola and Haji Abu Bakar, who are regarded holy by the local people. The graves lie inside a little mosque.
Holy Graves of Dunggala
The Holy graves of Dunggala belong to a married couple by the names of Ali and Aminah. The grave of Aminah is known as the Grave of Seven-Tiered Umbrella.
The Graves of Hubula/King Atinggola
The graves of Hubula / King Atinggola are found in the village of Dunggala. Atinggola was the king of Palongkodu. Queen Kabatua was his wite. The outside wall of the king’s grave looks like rectangular crown, while that of hiis wife is shaped like house with a roof and displays the Chinese influence.
The January 23 Monument Stand in Ipilo
The January 23 Monument Stands in Ipilo, in the center of Gorontalo town. It is a monument dedicated to the struggle of the people of Gorontalo against Dutch colonialism. The Indonesian national flag flew for the first time on January 23, 1942, in this area.
The Cave of Jin
The Cave of Jin is 85 kilometers from Gorontalo. It is esaier to reach it by boat than overland. The scenery is beautiful.
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