Clear water reveals submerged branches beneath the forest canopy at this lake beside Luk Panenteng on Peleng Island.
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
Danau Cinta sits inside Makalehi’s volcanic landform, with green ridges between the crater lake and the open sea.
DESTINATION OVERVIEW
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.
Request a Makalehi Island proposalHighlights
- Danau Cinta crater lake
- Hilltop lake-and-sea views
- Makalehi village and coastline
ROUTE & ACCESS
Plan the route.
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 propose a route and check local access, guide availability and accommodation against your brief.
MORE DESTINATIONS
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Mbuang-Mbuang combines Paisu Batongan jellyfish lake, Bukit Popisi and the community-protected Taman Kima marine area.
Pasir Panjang Beach, Mbuang-Mbuang Island · Banggai Laut · Photo: Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia (photographer not specified)