Places to visit near

Essang

Essang is a town in Talaud Islands district, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit: 18 churches, 9 beaches & coast and 4 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Karakelong Island and Gereja Santa Familia, Mangaran.

4.4550° N, 126.7386° EAmed 2352 km

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km39
Must-see2
Notable19
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Essang

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:47 pm

131 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Essang
  2. Gunung Barawanaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Rainis Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Gunung Aruwungviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Karakelong Islandisland · 1 hrs
  6. Pulau Nusamararumriver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Essang
Today’s loopEssangStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Essang?

Karakelong Island (island, about 27 km), Gunung Barawana (viewpoint, about 20 km), Pulau Nusamararum (river spot, about 24 km), Pulau Nusamawawo (river spot, about 26 km), Germita Bukit Sion Essang (church, about 1 km), Esang Bay (beach, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Essang?

39 places on Spotwander: 18 churches, 9 beaches & coast, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park.

Which is the nearest church to Essang?

Germita Bukit Sion Essang, about 1 km by road; GMIST Jemaat Kuma (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Essang?

Esang Bay, about 2 km by road; Meriri Bay (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Essang?

Start in Essang, visit Gunung Barawana, then Rainis Bay, then Gunung Aruwung, then Karakelong Island, then Pulau Nusamararum, and drive back — about 131 km by road in all.