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Sulawesi is one of the principal islands of Indonesia and possesses a robust domestic tourist market, establishing it as a premier travel destination within the country. However, international travelers often overlook this gem in favor of Lombok or Bali. Those who venture here will discover extraordinary attractions and breathtaking landscapes.
The Banggai region in Sulawesi is among Indonesia’s most underappreciated travel destinations, featuring a stunning blue lake known as Paisupok, alongside various attractions such as beaches, caves, waterfalls, and rich wildlife.
Siau Island is a small, remote location renowned for its stunning natural environment in northeastern Indonesia. It is easily accessible from Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi.
InToraja, high in the mountains of Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island, the worlds of the living and the dead stand side by side — with hardly anything dividing the two. Consequently, the Torajan realm of the dead is just as colorful (if not as lively) as that of the living.
The Tangkoko National Park is a big nature reserve on the northeast tip of Sulawesi island in Indonesia, not too far from Manado city. This park spans over 8,700 hectares (21,000 acres) of breathtaking jungle, home to hundreds of unique animal species.
Labengki Island (alongside the exotic Sombori) is one of Indonesia’s best-kept secrets. This untouched tropical paradise in Sulawesi boasts breathtaking beauty. It ranks as one of the most enchanting locations we’ve encountered during our travels.
Sombori island (and its exotic neighbor Labengki) stands out as one of the most breathtaking destinations in Indonesia. With its stunning lagoons and numerous paradise islands, it has been dubbed ‘the Raja Ampat of Sulawesi’ due to its resemblance to the renowned islands in West Papua.
Bukit Kasih is a peculiar shrine and monument located in the Minahasa highlands of Manado, Sulawesi. Two monumental stone faces, dedicated to local Indonesian heroes from ancient times, are intricately carved into the hills, resembling a unique and eerie version of Mount Rushmore. Moreover, this area is geothermal, showcasing bubbling hot springs and steaming ground, creating a surreal atmosphere where the earth seems alive.
In 2018, I got the chance to visit a place I’d never been before: Sulawesi, one of the largest and most underrated islands in Indonesia. These Sulawesi pictures are the result.
Leang Leang Maros is a karst mountain geopark in Sulawesi featuring ancient limestone caves and Indonesian cave art.