Location: Gorontalo
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Things to do in Gorontalo, Sulawesi: The Best Outdoor Activities
Gorontalo (Hulontalo) is an Indonesian province on the island of Sulawesi. It was created on December 5th, 2000. Historically, it has been a center for the spread of Islam in Eastern Indonesia. Besides, classical Gorontalese fine art and culture are unique such as Karawo, Upiya Karanji (Songkok Gorontalo) or nickname "Peci Gusdur" (Gusdur being The 4th President of Indonesia), and poetry. (Gorontalo City is also known as "The Land Under Medina's Porch"). Gorontalo province is located on the peninsula (Gorontalo Peninsula) on the northern part of Sulawesi, located in the western part of the province of North Sulawesi. The total area of the province is 12,435 square kilometres (4,801 sq mi) with a population of 1, 133, 237(2016), with population density of 88 inhabitants / km². Gorontalo is mainly inhabited by several groups consisting of various Pohala'a (Family), among them Pohala'a Gorontalo (Ethnic Hulontalo), Pohala'a Suwawa (Ethnic Suwawa/Tuwawa), Pohala'a Limboto (Ethnic Limutu). Pohala'a Bolango (Ethnic Bulango/Bolango) and Pohala'a Atinggola (Ethnic Atinggola) are also categorized into Gorontalo tribes (also known as Hulontalo, Gorontalese or Gorontaloan). It is believed that the spread of Gorontalese diaspora has reached five times the current population in Gorontalo and are now scattered throughout Indonesia and other countries .
Restaurants in Gorontalo
1. Miguel's Diving Gorontalo
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5.0 based on 160 reviews
As Gorontalo's pioneer dive center, Miguel's Diving has offered scuba diving to certified divers since 2003. It is the only dive operator in Gorontalo that owns its own dock, speed boats, and has PADI-trained dive masters. Over the years, Miguel's Diving has discovered over 30 dive sites. These include pristine coral walls, multiple pinnacles, submerged points, underwater caverns, historical wrecks, and even muck. With its experienced local crew and Western management, everyone from beginning divers to professional underwater photographers can enjoy the hidden paradise of Gorontalo. Active in local conservation efforts, dive center staff perform regular reef cleaning, education campaigns in villages, and spearhead Olele Village Marine Reserve. Miguel's Diving follows COVID-19 health protocols recommended by PADI and DAN.
2. Oluhuta Beach
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Aqua Diving Center Gorontalo
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Come join us and our family run dive shop and discover the wonderful underwater world that is the Best kept Secret of Gorontalo Sulawesi ! We have two boats that we can use to discover the 30+ dive sites within a 45 min boat trip. We mostly specialize in healthy coral wall sites, however there are also has muck, beach entry, and two wreck sites! We also welcome groups, and have packages available.
4. Salvador Scuba Community
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Scuba diving for certified divers | Two or three dives per day | Optional night dive | Transport from hotel to our place (about 20 minutes) | Trained local guide trainer | Lunch for three five days of diving | The diving season is from September to April
5. Botubarani Beach
6. Biluhu Beach
7. Olele Beach
8. Leato White Sand Beach
9. Longalo River Tubing
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
River Tubing down the river is an outdoor activity using rubber tire equipped with a helmet and a life jacket. Feel the thrill of exciting adrenaline when he was in the river currents and rapids while enjoying the beauty of the natural scenery along the tubing.
