This time, we will take you to the Bahoi tourist village, which is part of Likupang, one of the 5 super-priority tourist destinations. Now, Bahoi is being developed into an ecotourism-based village. Of course, with the advantages of natural landscapes in the form of mangrove forests and underwater tourism. This tourist village is also an environmentally friendly and sustainable tourism concept, so it does not damage nature. Is there anything in the Bahoi tourist village?
How to go to Bahoi Village
If you depart from downtown Likupang, you only need 30 minutes to drive to the village of Bahoi. If the starting point of Manado, it needs about 90 minutes to arrive in the village of Bahoi.
Interesting activities in the village of Bahoi
If you are looking for the natural beauty that combines with cultural tourism, then the Bahoi Village answer. This village has a myriad of exciting activities to do. Check out the list of exciting activities below huh!
- Visit mangrove forests
First, you can visit the tourist area of mangrove conservation. You can also take a walk on a long bridge that divides 28 hectares of mangroves. Along the way, you can meet more than 10 types of mangroves here. Most mangrove plants here grow naturally, but some are deliberately planted. There is also one of the spots that can’t be missed, namely the beautiful hanging bridge in the middle of the forest. From the top of the bridge, you can get fish. Then at the end of the trekking trip, you will arrive at a beach with a stretch of white sand. When sunset, seawater will recede and leave mangrove roots that appear on the surface. Suitable for photo hunting.
- Diving and snorkeling
In addition to having enchanting mangrove vegetation, the village of Bahoi also offers underwater views that are no less beautiful than Bunaken. To maintain underwater sustainability, around two hectares of diving areas are included in the Sea Protection area (DPL), and all marine biota is protected. So it can be ascertained that the coral species and reefs here are unique. If you want to try snorkeling and diving, you have to rent diving equipment from the Bahoi ecotourism manager. After that, the local guide will take you to the ship to the DPL area, and you are ready to meet the beautiful sea biota of Bahoi! Most importantly, don’t forget to remain cautious and preserve the coral reef during diving in the DPL area.
- Lunch at a typical Bahoi floating house
After exploring the underwater world, you can have lunch at the edge of the DPL. It’s not an ordinary lunch, but lunch above a floating house. Visitors who have just snorkeled or diving can have lunch or hold fish-grilled events at the floating house. This house doesn’t only have a fish burn, but there is also a bedroom.
- Watch a variety of Sangihe cultural performances
In Bahoi village, you can also enjoy the lives of people who still maintain Sangihe culture. For example, you can watch the masamper, the singing tradition of the Sangihe tribe is done in groups while shaking up. The lyrics in this masper tradition song usually contain welcome or the story of the sea of local people inheritance. You can watch masamper when you arrive at Bahoi Beach after passing the mangrove forest. In addition, you can also enjoy the music “Keroncong Mama” local keroncong in Bahoi. The musical instrument used is also unique.
- Buy a handicraft
It feels incomplete if you have visited the village of Bahoi but haven’t bought it yet. You get a variety of souvenirs in the form of local citizen handicrafts. There are key chains, necklaces, people made from coconut shells! There is also a woven as a plate that you can buy for close relatives and families.
Whether your trips take you on a long stroll on beaches, delicious cuisines, relaxing spas and resorts, or urban attractions, additional research will give you the best experience for your visit. Get to know more about Likupang by visiting Wonderful Indonesia.