- Mahawu Mountain
Besides Soputan Mountain, there is a famous mountain that still actives named Mahawu Mauntain or Roemengas (1300 m). Temporary activities of people living there such as farming and other activities can be found but in small account. It has erupted for many times since 1789. The last eruption was in 1999.
Climbing is permitted for people less than fives because there is no enough space for camping on the peak. Otherwise, the camp ground on the peak is close with the mountain`s cauldron. As high sulfur content on the peak, it is not suggested for people who easily get tired because inhaling sulfur may cause headache and queasy.
Not only wonderful scenery surrounding the mountain that will be offered to the climbers, but also the nature and the enchantment of the protected forest that is 600 to 1200 meters above the sea surface will be unforgettable experience for the climbers. In addition, we will see many farmers of cloves, vegetables, chocolates, and fruits surrounding there. It is nearby Lokon Mountain as a right place if we want to enjoy a geological tourism destination.
Location Mahawu Mountain
There are three cauldrons around Mahawu Mountain, Mahawu, Wagio, and Mawuas. Geographically, it lies in 01º - 21, 5º of north latitude and 124º - 51, 5º of east longitude. It belongs to Tomohon sub-district, Minahasa, North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.
It is 25 km away from Manado. To reach the destination, we can take accessible public transportations or rent a car from Manado to Tomohon sub-district till the check post of the Mahawu Mountain and the Lokon Mountain in Kakaskasen village. Just continue the journey to the destination by public transportations until Rurukan village and the last part of the trip must be done by walking through the footpath for approximately 2 hours.
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