marae, Papeete — Travelrags

Lonely PlanetSep 22

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.

temple sites on Tahiti, dress modestly and don't climb

11 things in this story

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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