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“Tahiti is the largest island of the Windward group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France. It is a tropical island located in the central part of the Pacific Ocean. Tahiti is composed of two roughly circular land masses joined by an isthmus: Tahiti Nui and…”
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Lonely PlanetSep 22

20 Things to Know Before Visiting French Polynesia

Plan your visit to Tahiti, Bora Bora and the rest of French Polynesia with this guide to language, budget, transit, health and safety, and etiquette.

international air gateway, has mountains and waterfalls

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  • roulottesRestaurantfood trucks offering fresh seafood at reasonable prices
  • TahitiPlace of worshipinternational air gateway, has mountains and waterfalls
  • maraePlace of worshiptemple sites on Tahiti, dress modestly and don't climb
  • Heiva i TahitiFestivalmonth-long cultural celebration in July, attracts many tourists
  • Tahiti ItiSightisland like Tahiti over a century ago, accessible by road/boat
  • TeahupoʻoSightbig-wave surfing destination at the end of the road
  • tamaaraaPlacetraditional Polynesian feasts with food, singing, and dancing
  • Pape'ete food marketMarketfood market in the center, open seven days a week
  • Natura ExplorationPlace
  • Tahiti Riva TrekPlace
  • Elsewhere
  • Motu TiapaaSightMaupiti, French Polynesiaislet where Maupiti hosts hima'a feasts
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More sights in PapeetemaraeTahiti ItiTeahupoʻoTahiti Faa'a International AirportPresidential PalaceFaarumai Waterfalls
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