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Sulawesi's Highlights
With 8800 hectares of forest bordered by a sandy coastline and offshore coral gardens, Tangkoko is one of the most impressive and accessible nature reserves in Sulawesi. The park is home to black macaques, cuscuses and tarsiers, maleo birds and endemic red-knobbed hornbills, among other fauna, and rare type of rainforest flora.
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Safely protected beyond the lofty mountains and rugged granite cliffs of the central highlands of the island of Sulawesi, are the Toraja people who live in valleys that are lush with green rice terraces and fertile coffee plantations. “Discovered” and opened to the world from their long isolation only since the beginning of the last century, the Toraja today still adhere to their age-old beliefs, rituals and traditions.
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For those who enjoy scuba diving, this is a great place to be.
The amazing walls of the Bunaken Marine Park teams with thousands of different fish species, with huge sponges and beautiful hard corals, and countless number of fascinating critters.
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Lembeh Strait is a 12 km long stretch of water separating Lembeh Island and the mainland. Bitung is actually the half way point along the shores of Lembeh Strait. This pristine section of water in North Sulawesi is home to many unique sea critters. It is a fantastic dive area for underwater photographers and the diversity of smaller creatures ensures many memorable photo opportunities.
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As if the lush jungle filled with butterflies larger than a human hand, impressive hornbills, and shy tarsiers, Lore Lindu is also home to several indigenous tribes and is famous for its megalithic statues. This remote national park has been barely touched by tourism and is the perfect place to seek out an off the beaten path adventure.
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An expanse of deep blue sea. White sands. Crystal clear water. Pristine coral reefs. Stunning underwater scenery. These are the images that define the richness and the beauty of the Wakatobi Islands in Southeast Sulawesi, which have become a new paradise for sea lovers and divers.
Legendary underwater explorer and conservationist, Jacques Cousteau is said to have called the Wakatobi islands an “Underwater Nirwana”
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