A forest-framed lake where remarkably clear water reveals a quiet world beneath the surface.
Paisu Pok Lake, Luk Panenteng, Peleng Island · Banggai Kepulauan · Photo: Nourish25All destinations
Danau Cinta, Makalehi Island · Sitaro · Photo: Petualang Kantoran · CC BY-SA 4.0
SULAWESI · INDONESIA
Makalehi Island
Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands, North Sulawesi
A crater lake, green ridges and open sea come together on a small island west of Siau.
A DIFFERENT SIDE OF INDONESIA
Island landscapes & photography
Makalehi belongs to the Sitaro island regency in North Sulawesi. Its volcanic landform holds a crater lake commonly called Danau Cinta, with island hills rising between the water and the sea.
Plan a Makalehi Island journeyWhat draws you here
- Danau Cinta crater lake
- Hilltop lake-and-sea views
- The village coastline
PLACE & CONNECTIONS
Make room for the journey.
Manado → Sitaro island connections → Makalehi
View location on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)- Confirm current boat connections before setting the island sequence.
- Arrange a local guide for viewpoints and village visits.
Share your dates and travel interests. We’ll shape a proposed route and check local access, guiding and accommodation for your brief.
KEEP EXPLORING
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