Manado is the capital city of the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi. It is the second largest city in Sulawesi after Makassar. The city is located at the Bay of Manado and is surrounded by a mountainous area. Manado is among Indonesia's top-five tourism priorities. The city is served by Sam Ratulangi International Airport, which has been directly connected to the Philippines, Singapore, and China. Bunaken National Park is one of the city's most famous tourist attractions. The city is also known for its Christian-majority population and has held the country's biggest Christmas celebration annually. It is also recognized as one of the most tolerant and peaceful cities in Indonesia. Learn more at Wikipedia