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SARONDE ISLAND

     There are several sights in Gorontalo city, that is Saronde Island. Saronde Island is a beautiful small island, with white sandy beaches and coral naturally neat. Size of this island is only about less than 1 km around the coast and surrounding islands has its own characteristics. From the North to West along the white sandy beaches, and from South to East along the coast on rocks covered neatly and is surrounded by marine park has a beautiful coral reef. The island is located in District Kwandang, North Gorontalo, about 65 km from Gorontalo city center with the travel time about an hour. To travel from the center of Gorontalo to the pier Kwandang should use private vehicles. For visitors who choose to ride public transportation, come up with a route angkot Kwandang and the cost is only Rp. 15,000. 

     Saronde Island is the island group of Ponelo Village, Subdistrict Kwandang which is about 12 miles from the ferry pier Kwandang. Trip from the pier to the saronde island about 60 minutes. By using the local transport services are often called "katinting" with the costs Rp. 10.000. 

     In the Saronde Island, tourists can find various souvenir or gift made from 'biya" and the typical menu of Gorontalo. The uniqueness of this gift, made from marine snails that have been polished by local residents and wall hangings made with a variety of models and sizes. The price also varies, ranging from 50 thousand to hundreds of thousands. Tourists can take advantage of tents for camping if want to spend the night on this island and if you want to stay with a more adequate facility again, tourists can find it in around Kwandang City, Capital District North Gorontalo.