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12 km² • Approx. 490 residents

A secluded atoll with its vast lagoon connecting to the ocean through a single pass, and its sheltered anchorages are appreciated by sailors cruising through the Tuamotu Islands. Around five hundred inhabitants, pearl farms, unspoilt motu, and a sense of silence rarely found elsewhere.

アクセス

Approx. 1h15 flight from Tahiti followed by a 45-min boat transfer to the main village.

Lagoon

A single pass, Tiareroa, and several sheltered anchorages depending on conditions

知っておくと良い

A secluded atoll renowned for its black pearls and pristine natural environment

理想的な

Sailing, black pearls, cultural immersion, and an off-the-beaten-path escape

見逃せない 

• The village of Tenukupara
• The lagoon’s pearl farms
• Tiareroa Pass
• The unspoilt motu along the northern rim
• Sheltered anchorages favoured by visiting yachts

Images credits
1, 2 – ©TAHITI TOURISME/Stephane Mailion
3 – ©Philippe Bachet