Lonely PlanetSep 22, 202620 Things to Know Before Visiting French PolynesiaPlan your visit to Tahiti, Bora Bora and the rest of French Polynesia with this guide to language, budget, transit, health and safety, and etiquette.11 things in this storyMotu TiapaaSightislet where Maupiti hosts hima'a feastsElsewhereroulottesRestaurantPapeete, French Polynesiafood trucks offering fresh seafood at reasonable pricesTahitiPlace of worshipPapeete, French Polynesiainternational air gateway, has mountains and waterfallsmaraePlace of worshipPapeete, French Polynesiatemple sites on Tahiti, dress modestly and don't climbHeiva i TahitiFestivalPapeete, French Polynesiamonth-long cultural celebration in July, attracts many touristsTahiti ItiSightPapeete, French Polynesiaisland like Tahiti over a century ago, accessible by road/boatTeahupoʻoSightPapeete, French Polynesiabig-wave surfing destination at the end of the roadtamaaraaPlacePapeete, French Polynesiatraditional Polynesian feasts with food, singing, and dancingPape'ete food marketMarketPapeete, French Polynesiafood market in the center, open seven days a weekNatura ExplorationPlacePapeete, French PolynesiaTahiti Riva TrekPlacePapeete, French PolynesiaRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →
