Tondano

Natural Thermal Baths

Tondano city has cool weather, which sometimes piercing chill to the bone. If you come to the Capital District Minahasa, refreshing in warm water baths be the right choice. In Tondano, there are some points hot water bath which is always crowded. It is located in three villages namely Tataaran I, Tataaran II, and Koya. On the weekends, or red dates, a hot water bath is always crowded. Visited by many local people, as well as visitors from outside the area. The swimming baths, the average small. Not by the pool in general. Just soak can, but even small for swimming are possible. In addition to the pool, the manager also provides a specially equipped bathroom with bath-ups if we want to soak in private. The hot water that flowed directly from this source, has a sulfur content that is believed to cure skin diseases. We will also feel comfortable and relaxed while soaking in a hot water bath, so will make our bodies feel more refreshed. In

addition to enjoying the fresh hot water bathing, we can also enjoy the natural scenery around the baths are beautiful, cool and natural. Warm water pool in the village of Koya be a recommendation to visit. This pool, became one of the most favorite places for a hot water bath. The pool is simple, but comfortable to live. About the cleanliness, the pool manager was so pay attention. No wonder many visitors. Koya is a fairly large village, which is located in the west of the City Tondano.

Minahasa traditional graves (Waruga)

Waruga is a grave or tomb ancestors of the Minahasa people are made of stone and consists of two parts. The top of the triangle-shaped like rooftops and the bottom of the box-shaped middle part there is space. The person who has died is put in a position facing north, and seated with the heel of the foot attached to the buttocks and knees to kiss the head. Meaning of faced to the north indicating, that the ancestors of

Minahasa came from the North. Waruga which had carvings and reliefs generally found in Tonsea. Carvings and reliefs that illustrate how the bodies were stored in waruga concerned, emphasizing livelihood or that person's work during his lifetime. In this waruga will find various types of objects, which include, stoneware clay, metal objects, swords, spears, beads, bronze bracelets, plates, etc. Which incidentally included as stock tomb for the deceased person.