About Tumbak Marine Park
Tumbak Marine Park is a coastal marine conservation area centered on Tumbak Village in Pusomaen District, Minahasa Tenggara Regency, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Located on the eastern coast of the Minahasa Peninsula facing the Maluku Sea, it is noted for extensive coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangrove forests and small offshore islands. The park supports snorkeling and diving activities and is managed with involvement of the local fishing community for reef conservation and ecotourism.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a low-lying coastal fishing village with direct access to shallow coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangrove channels. The setting includes small offshore islands such as Pulau Tumbak and Pulau Bohonga reachable by small boat. Activities are water-based, with snorkeling and diving over reef flats, boat trips between islands and mangrove areas, and views of traditional fishing boats and stilt houses along the shoreline.
Key highlights
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Extensive shallow coral reef system suitable for snorkeling and diving
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Mangrove forest and seagrass beds surrounding Tumbak Village
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Small offshore islands including Pulau Tumbak and Pulau Bohonga accessible by boat
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Traditional fishing village with stilt houses and local boat culture
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Community-based marine conservation and ecotourism initiatives