Tangkoko National Park

 

Tangkoko National Park is a flora and fauna conservation area in Mount Tangkoko, Bitung, North Sulawesi province. To visit this park, you will pass Batuputih Natural Park located between Batuputih Bawah subdistrict and Tangkoko National Park in Batuangus.

Batuputih Natural Park covering 615 hectares land is a savanna suitable for camping, outbound activities and relaxation by beach sides.  Since it is frequently visited by tourists, this Park is the most famous one whereas it is only one of four conservation areas in Tangkoko.

In addition Batuputih Park, Tangkoko also has Tangkoko National Park-Batuangus with a total area of 3,196 hectares (covering Mount Tangkoko-Batuangus and its surrounding areas), Duasudara National Park with a total area of 4,299 hectares (covering Mount Duasudara and its surrounding areas), and Batuangus National Park with 635 hectares (located between Tangkoko National Park and Pinangunian village).

 

Getting There

This conservation area for endangered species in Bitung is located some 70 kilometers from Manado. Tourists prefer to visit Batuputih, making it the most famous tourist destination in Tangkoko.

It will take about 45 minutes from Bitung to Batuputih by winding asphalt roads.

 

 
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