Mount Mahawu Crater
Gunung Mahawu
An active volcano next to Tomohon. Vehicles can drive part of the way up, and a roughly 15-minute walk brings you to the crater rim for a view of the green volcanic lake.
Mount Mahawu rises to about 1,324 meters on the east side of Tomohon. Its crater is about 180 meters across, and a green lake often sits at the bottom. From the car park, a stepped path takes about 10 to 15 minutes to reach the crater rim, and a circular trail offers views across to Mount Lokon and Manado Bay. Entry is cheap and suitable for everyone, making it the easiest volcano experience on a day trip through the Minahasa Highlands. Mornings usually offer the clearest weather and the best views. The summit is windy, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Bukit Doa Mahawu
- Tomohon Traditional Market
- Tomb of Tuanku Imam Bonjol
- Mount Lokon
- Christ Blessing Statue
- Lake Linow
- Manado Boulevard & Megamas
- Waruga Sawangan