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— I n d o n e s i a — – 95 – www.paradises.com PO Box 7788 Manado, North Sulawesi 95000 INDONESIA Tel: +62 812 4308800 Fax: +65 672 20685 Email: info.desk@cocotinos-manado.com www.cocotinos-manado.com C O C O T I N O S M A N A D O Cocotinos Manado is a boutique dive resort located within Wori Bay in the heart of Kima Bajo, a fishing village overlooking the Bunaken National Marine Park, world famous for its rich and astounding wall and macro scuba diving. A mere 25-minute drive from Manado's Sam Ratulangi International Airport brings you to the resort nestled on a chocolate coloured beach in full view of Siladen Island and Manado Tua, a majestic dormant volcano across the Sulawesi Sea. Through the use of selected hardwoods, stone, and other ecologically friendly building materials sourced from the region, the resort blends seamlessly with the surrounding village and coconut grove. This 22-room property is comprised of two Standard Rooms, six Garden Rooms with garden views, four Garden Rooms with full pool and ocean views, eight Water's Edge Rooms and two suites. Accommodation has been designed taking inspiration from a traditional Indonesian village with modern touches and has all the comforts and conveniences required by today's traveller. Amenities include air-conditioning, en suite bathrooms, LCD television, private veranda or balcony and complimentary drinking water. Renowned for its marine life, explore the wonders of Manado and the depths of the Sulawesi Sea with its diverse underwater terrains ranging from open waters to steep walls, submerged reefs and coral gardens. Tours to the city, nearby islands and the Minahasa highlands are also available. Enjoy fabulous diving, spectacular sunsets, delicious local and international cuisine and authentic hospitality at Cocotinos Manado. Manado, the largest city and main gateway to Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia enjoys views to the emerald hills and the azure sea. The city enjoys a European feel with the fun loving and extroverted Minahasa people living in neat, wood framed houses with fences and flower gardens. The city's numerous shops and markets are filled with an abundance of consumer goods and agricultural produce and those with an adventurous palate should try the famously hot and spicy Minahasa cuisine. A trip inland will take you to the Minahasa Highlands where you can visit intriguing prehistoric aboveground burial sites, volcanoes and hot springs. There are breathtaking panoramas of lush mountains, coffee and coconut plantations, orchid gardens and terraced hillsides. North Sulawesi is well known for its amazing diving. It has warm water and visibility up to 30 metres with a myriad of sea life, underwater volcanoes and coral reefs. Also, be sure to visit the Dua Saudara Nature Reserve at Tangkoko that is home to birds and wildlife unique to Sulawesi. The islands of Bangka and Gangga with their white, sandy beaches are perfect for honeymooners. When you want to visit somewhere different, somewhere you will be assured of a friendly welcome and warm smile, make sure you come to Manado. M A N A D O