Kepulauan Sangihe district, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Places to visit near Kuma

Kuma is a town in Kepulauan Sangihe district, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 59 rivers, islands & mangroves, 53 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Sangir Island (6 km), Gereja Santo Yohanes Rasul, Tahuna (13 km) and Mount Awu Crater (23 km).

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Kuma at a glance

Location
Kepulauan Sangihe district, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Coordinates
3.5747° N, 125.5775° E
Places within 50 km
173 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches
Nearest city
Amed, 2154 km

Top places to visit near Kuma

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kuma: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kuma

79 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kuma. The closest is Pulau Salahunge (3 km); the best-known is Sangir Island (6 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Kuma

53 churches within 100 km of Kuma. The closest is Gereja Gmist Kuma (1 km); the best-known is Gereja Santo Yohanes Rasul, Tahuna (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kuma

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kuma. The closest is Bentihu Palung (7 km); the best-known is Mount Awu Crater (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Kuma

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kuma. The closest is Tutupang Beach (4 km); the best-known is Pantai Balane (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kuma

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kuma. The closest is Masjid Sabilal Muhatadin (6 km); the best-known is Masjid Al Hikmah (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Kuma

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Kuma. The closest is Air Terjun Sensong (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Kuma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kuma
  2. 1 km Gereja Gmist Kuma · church, Kepulauan Sangihe
  3. 6 km Sangir Island · island, Kepulauan Sangihe
  4. 10 km Gereja Santo Yohanes Rasul, Tahuna · church, Kepulauan Sangihe
  5. 11 km Mount Awu Crater · viewpoint, Kepulauan Sangihe
  6. 22 km Pulau Salahunge · river spot, Kepulauan Sangihe
  7. 3 km Back to Kuma

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Within 15 km of Kuma

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Kuma by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Rivers, islands & mangroves5979Pulau Salahunge (3 km)
Churches5353Gereja Gmist Kuma (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints2627Bentihu Palung (7 km)
Beaches & coast1818Tutupang Beach (4 km)
Mosques & dargahs99Masjid Sabilal Muhatadin (6 km)
Waterfalls67Air Terjun Sensong (8 km)
Museums11Sanggar Apapuhang Museum (13 km)
Other attractions11Pantai Sapaeng (1 km)

Kuma: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Kuma?

Sangir Island (island, about 6 km), Gereja Santo Yohanes Rasul, Tahuna (church, about 13 km), Gereja Gmist Kuma (church, about 1 km), Mount Awu Crater (viewpoint, about 23 km), Pulau Salahunge (river spot, about 3 km), Pantai Balane (beach, about 4 km).

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

173 places on Spotwander: 59 rivers, islands & mangroves, 53 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 9 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest river spot to Kuma?

Pulau Salahunge, about 3 km by road; Pulau Batu Puikang (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Kuma?

Gereja Gmist Kuma, about 1 km by road; Gereka GPDI Ebenhaezer (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kuma?

Bentihu Palung, about 7 km by road; Bulude Sahengbalira (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kuma?

Start in Kuma, visit Gereja Gmist Kuma, then Sangir Island, then Gereja Santo Yohanes Rasul, Tahuna, then Mount Awu Crater, then Pulau Salahunge, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Kuma?

September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

How far is Kuma from Amed?

About 2154 km by road (1724 km in a straight line).

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