Manado district, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Places to visit near Manado

Manado is a city in Manado district, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to about 451,893 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 99 churches, 17 mosques & dargahs, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves and 10 waterfalls. The must-see places are Gereja Raja Damai, Tikala Baru (1 km), Ban Hin Kiong Temple (2 km) and Gereja Santa Ursula, Watutumou (9 km).

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Manado, North Sulawesi
Manado, Manado district, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Manado at a glance

Location
Manado district, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Population
about 451,893
Coordinates
1.4822° N, 124.8489° E
Places within 50 km
184 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Amed, 1869 km

Top places to visit near Manado

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Manado: 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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Churches near Manado

100 churches within 100 km of Manado. The closest is GPPK CWS Kharis (1 km); the best-known is Gereja Raja Damai, Tikala Baru (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Manado

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Manado. The closest is Masjid Uswatun Hasanah (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Manado

17 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Manado. The closest is Pulau Siladen (22 km); the best-known is Pulau Bunaken (22 km). Best time: september to february.

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Waterfalls near Manado

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Manado. The closest is Tunan Waterfall Anmeldelser (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Manado

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Manado. The closest is Mount Empung (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Manado

8 museums within 100 km of Manado. The closest is Museum Negeri Sulawesi Utara (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Manado

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Manado
  2. 2 km Ban Hin Kiong Temple · Buddhist site, Manado
  3. 10 km Gereja Bunda Teresa Dari Calcutta, Griya Paniki Indah · church, Manado
  4. 9 km Gereja Santa Ursula, Watutumou · church, Minahasa Utara
  5. 15 km Gereja Santo Petrus, Warembungan · church, Minahasa
  6. 10 km Gereja Raja Damai, Tikala Baru · church, Manado
  7. 1 km Back to Manado

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How to reach Manado

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Within 15 km of Manado

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Manado by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Churches99100GPPK CWS Kharis (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs1717Masjid Uswatun Hasanah (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves1517Pulau Siladen (22 km)
Waterfalls1010Tunan Waterfall Anmeldelser (7 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints99Mount Empung (16 km)
Museums88Museum Negeri Sulawesi Utara (1 km)
Buddhist sites66Vihara Dhammadipa (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Lake Linow (30 km)
Forts & heritage44Fort Amsterdam (2 km)
Beaches & coast33Mercusuar Gn. Wenang / Distrik Navigasi Kelas I Bitung (2 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens33Gunung Tumpa Grand Forest Park (12 km)
Caves33Japanese Cave (22 km)
Temples22Pura Jagaditha (3 km)

Manado: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Manado?

Gereja Raja Damai, Tikala Baru (church, about 1 km), Ban Hin Kiong Temple (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Gereja Santa Ursula, Watutumou (church, about 9 km), Gereja Santo Petrus, Warembungan (church, about 10 km), Gereja Bunda Teresa Dari Calcutta, Griya Paniki Indah (church, about 11 km), Gereja Kristus Raja, Kembes (church, about 12 km).

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

184 places on Spotwander: 99 churches, 17 mosques & dargahs, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 waterfalls, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Manado?

GPPK CWS Kharis, about 1 km by road; Jemaat Abraham Banjer (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Manado?

Masjid Uswatun Hasanah, about 1 km by road; Masjid Al Kautsar (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Manado?

Pulau Siladen, about 22 km by road; Pulau Bunaken (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Manado?

Start in Manado, visit Ban Hin Kiong Temple, then Gereja Bunda Teresa Dari Calcutta, Griya Paniki Indah, then Gereja Santa Ursula, Watutumou, then Gereja Santo Petrus, Warembungan, then Gereja Raja Damai, Tikala Baru, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Manado?

September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

How far is Manado from Amed?

About 1869 km by road (1495 km in a straight line).

Towns near Manado

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Manado’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Manado on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.