Pentadio Resort

Pentadio Resort is one of mainstay attractions Gorontalo Province. Pentadio words taken from Gorontalo, which means the beach, lake, while the word Resort taken from English, which means place of rest. Named Pentadio Resort as the resort is located on the edge of Lake Limboto beautiful and dazzling.

Initially, 14 acres of attractions has been inaugurated by the Dutch government in 1928, marked by a memorial stone in the surrounding hot springs in this area attractions. Since then, local people make this place as a means of recreation and cure various diseases.

Seeing the sights is increasingly visited by tourists, both local and foreign tourists in 2003, the Regional Government of Gorontalo renovate and equip these attractions with a wide range of support facilities to pamper its guests. Development of these attractions and a variety of facilities cost an estimated 15 billion dollars taken from APBD Kabupaten Gorontalo. On February 25, 2004, tourism was unveiled by the Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare (Menkokesra) at the time, Jusuf Kalla.

 

Feature

In the area Pentadio resort visitors can witness the blast of hot springs that contain sulfur which can be used to boil the eggs until cooked. The visitors can also enjoy the water spray from the fountain of useful warm enough to cure skin diseases. In addition, this region also has various facilities of international standards and are professionally managed so that visitors can do other leisure activities with a comfortable, such as steam baths, dye bath, swimming in a pool of hot water or cold water in a swimming pool, fishing, and water cycling. For visitors who want a hobby to sing, in this location are also available pubs and karaoke.

Location

Pentadio Resort is located in the Village Pentadio, Telagabiru District, Gorontalo, Gorontalo Province, Indonesia.

Accessibility

Gorontalo Jalaluddin from the airport to the location, the trip can be reached by using a four-wheeled vehicles meupun two wheels with a travel time of about 45 minutes.

Accommodation and Other Facilities


Other facilities in this area is a restaurant and ample parking. The visitors who wish to stay, at the location of available cottages or small huts are equipped with TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners, and spring bed, with a traditional design that highlights the distinctive feel of Gorontalo. In addition, visitors can also purchase souvenir items are available at souvenir shops in this area attractions.

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The story of a Fortress of the King Ilato, Portuguese and Pirates

Otanaha fort is a tourist attraction located on a hill in the Village Dembe I, West City District, Gorontalo City. The fort was built around the year 1522. Otanaha fortress is situated atop a hill, and has 4 rest stops and 348 pieces of fruit to the top of the stairs up to the location of the fort. The number of stairs is not the same for every stopover. From the basic to the haven I have 52 stairs, into the second stopover there are 83 steps, to sojourn there are 53 steps III, and IV stopover has 89 steps. While the fort area there are 71 steps, so the total number of steps is 348.
History of development Fortress
 

Around the 15th century, the notion of people that most of the mainland Gorontalo is sea water. At that time, the Kingdom of Gorontalo under the Government of King Ilato, or Matolodulakiki with queen Tilangohula (1505-1585). They pick the three breeds, namely Ndoba (women), Tiliaya (women), and Naha (men). Time adolescence, Naha wandered into the land side, while Ndoba and Tiliaya live in the kingdom. Once a Portuguese sailing ship stopped at Port of Gorontalo Since running out of food, the influence of bad weather, and disruption of pirates. They are facing to the King Ilato. The meeting produced an agreement, that in order to strengthen defense and security of the country, will be built or set up three fortresses in the hills Dembe Village, West City District is now, namely in 1525. Apparently, the Portuguese captain and the only manipulated the forces Ndoba Tiliaya when will repel pirates who often interfere with the fishermen in pantai.Seluruh people and troops, reinforced Tiliaya Ndoba and four Apitalau, got up and urged the Portuguese to leave the mainland Portuguese Gorontalo. The sailor directly leaving the Port of Gorontalo. Ndoba and Tiliaya appear as two prominent women fighters at the time immediately prepare locals to fend off enemy attacks and the possibility of a war that will happen. 
Ndoba and Tiliaya, reinforced by the navy led by Apitalau or 'sea captain', ie Apitalau Lakoro , Pitalau Lagona, Apitalau Lakadjo, and Apitalau Djailani. Around the year 1585, Naha rediscover the third fort. He marry a woman named Ohihiya.Dari this couple was born two sons, namely Thigh (Pahu) and Limonu.Pada time of war against migrants Hemuto or group leader through the north path. Naha and Thigh Hemuto died fighting. Limonu avenge the death of his father and brother. Naha, Ohihiya, Thighs, and Limonu have used the fortress as the center of the three defense forces. Against the backdrop of the events above, then the third fort is enshrined with the name as follows. First, Otanaha. Ota means fortress. Naha is the person who discovered the fort. Otanaha means fort discovered by Naha. Second, Otahiya. Ota means fortress. Hiya acronym of the word Ohihiya, wife of Otahiya Naha, means the fortress of Ohihiya. Third Ulupahu.Ulu Uwole acronym of the word, meaning the property of Pahu was the son Naha.Ulupahu means the fortress of Pahu Son Naha. Fortress Otanaha, Otahiya, and Ulupahu built around the initiative of King tahun1522 Ilato and the captain of Portugal.

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Lombongo Hot Springs

Lombongo Hot Springs is one of the natural attractions are the mainstay of Gorontalo Province Gorontalo unveiled by the Regent, Drs. P.P. Keppel on April 6,1989. Overall, the region has an area of ​​tourist attraction about 32ha. In this area there are two kinds of pools, the hot tubs and pools of cold water. Swimming pools containing hot water has a size about 500 m² and 1 to 2 meters in depth.

In the vicinity of the baths there are streams and various types of trees is soothing and refreshing, so this place is perfect foreliminating the fatigue after a busy working.

Hot Water Baths Lombogo have a uniqueness that is amazing. Water discharged from springs on the sidelines of the rocks can be used to boil the eggs until cooked. In fact, water is believed tocure various skin diseases. In addition, visitors can enjoy the warm water pool while watching many attractions of art is often staged in this place.

Lombongo Hot springs, located in Lombongo Village, District Suwawa, Bolango Bone District, Gorontalo Province.

This tourist attraction is located about 17 miles from the center of Gorontalo City. The journey from the city of Gorontalo to the location can be reached by car or motorcycle rental, and taxis. Admission price to the location of these baths are relatively cheap Rp.2.000/person.

Visitors who do not have time to bring food need not worry. Around the location there are many stalls selling food and various snacks.

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