Notable river spot · Kepulauan Sangihe, North Sulawesi

Pulau Tarete

Pulau Tarete is a river spot in Kepulauan Sangihe, North Sulawesi. It is about 2182 km by road from Amed, and Mount Awu Crater (29 km) is the must-see nearby.

Pulau Tarete: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Pulau Tarete

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Pulau Tarete — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 3.79006, 125.63330. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Pulau Tarete

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Pulau Tarete?

September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

How far is Pulau Tarete from Amed?

Pulau Tarete is about 2182 km by road from Amed (1746 km straight line), 2218 km from Lovina and 2232 km from Nusa Penida. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near Pulau Tarete?

Nearby: Mount Awu Crater (viewpoint, 29 km), Gereja Santo Yohanes Rasul, Tahuna (church, 32 km), Sangir Island (river spot, 36 km), Pulau Hiung (river spot, 0 km), Hompetang Island (river spot, 1 km), Bukitdebatu Island (river spot, 3 km).

Is Pulau Tarete worth visiting?

Pulau Tarete is listed as a notable river spot in North Sulawesi on Spotwander.