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Tangkoko National Park in North Sulawesi is an interesting tourist destination to visit. It is home to various animals, including 47 protected endemic animals. Tangkoko National Park is located in Bitung City, about an hour's drive from Manado City, the capital of North Sulawesi. One of the endemic animals in Tangkoko National Park that must be seen is the tarsier. Tarsier or what local people call tangkasi is the smallest mammal in the world and is endemic to North Sulawesi. Tarsier, whose Latin name is Tarcius spectrum, is a small monkey the size of a mouse with a long tail. Tarsiers are nocturnal animals and are no bigger than a human fist. His eyes are big round and shine when a flashlight shines on them.

If you’re looking for a tourist destination that offers a blend of adventure, natural beauty, and unforgettable experiences, Tumpa Mountain Paralayang is the answer. Located in Manado City, Mount Tumpa offers a flying experience from high altitude with spectacular views that are hard to find elsewhere. From the air, visitors can enjoy the blue landscape of the Sulawesi Sea, the Manado City coastline, the Bunaken Island cluster, the Old Manado Island, to the green hills that surround the city in a breathtaking panorama. For beginners, no need to worry. Visitors can try tandem paragliding with experienced professional pilots, so anyone can feel the sensation of flying safely without having to have special skills. The moment of floating over the nature of North Sulawesi will be an adrenaline-driven experience while providing tranquility because of the spectacular nature panorama.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private tour visits some of the top highlights of the Minahasa Regency, an area in North Sulawesi just south of Manado, in one day of sightseeing. Visit Woloan, a noted handicraft village, Lake Tondano, and Watu Pinabetengan, the sacred stone of nine Minahasan tribes. Time permitting, also visit Tekantelu Waterfall and the Waruga Burial Complexes.