Manado or Menado is the capital of North Sulawesi Province of Indonesia, and estimated to have been resided since XVI century and was call "WENANG". Later, in 1623 the name was changed into "MANADO".Formerly known as"CELEBES" by the Duch. Manado is located on the shores of natural curve of Manado Bay and is surraunded by a mountains area. The culture of the people in Manado has been mixed one. Urbanization of people from Minahasa,Bolaang Mongondow,Sangihe Talaud, and Gorontalo was resulted mixed population and cultural. Manado is famed as a member of the "SPICE ISLAND" of colonial times, it still exports large amounts of cloves, vanilla and other spices. Manado is a key tourist transit point for visitor. Ecotourism is the biggest attraction in Manado. Scuba diving, snorkeling, adventure and tours, are the first choice. Bunaken is the chief attraction of manado. North Sulawesi for divers and non-divers alike. With splended under water views and much of the best coral just under the surface, the sea gardens are eassily accessible to snorklers. Non-divers can still enjoy the beauty of these under sea garden, by snorkeling or just viewing the under water marine life from glass-bottom boats. Bunaken can be reached by speed boat or motorised outriger in about 30 minuts from Manado. Manado, northern Sulawesi is a largely agricultural island where coffee, coconut, nutmeg and cloves are the big money-earners. Other Indonesians think that Minahasan food has to be plastered with chilli paste to taste good. Their speciality like Ayam Bakar Rica (grilled chicken) is usually very spicy. Other popular traditional dish is Bubur Manado - rice porridge with different kind of condiments and side dishes such as shredded chicken, sweet soy sauce, dried anchovies, and fried shallots and of course chopped chillies.