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32 km² • 2 163 residents • 385 m (Mount Manureva)

Rurutu is a former volcanic island whose ancient atoll was uplifted by tectonic activity, creating limestone cliffs pierced with caves and filled with stalactites, some of which can be explored with a guide. From July to November, humpback whales visit the island to give birth, and can often be observed from the shore. The rest of the year, the island keeps its traditional pandanus weaving craftsmanship alive.

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1h30 flight from Tahiti

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The island has a distinctive limestone landscape shaped by the its geological uplift

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Whale watching, caving, handicrafts and seasonal tourism

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• Ana A’eo Cave, also known as Mitterrand Cave
• Ana Taupe’e Cave
• Humpback whale watching (July to November)
• To’ataratara and Naairoa beaches
• Moerai village
• Teautamatea cliffs
• Pandanus weaving workshops

Images credits
1, 2, 3, 7, 8 – ©TAHITI TOURISME/Michael Runkel
4 – ©TAHITI TOURISME/Sylvain Lefevre
5, 6 – ©TAHITI TOURISME/Grégoire Le Bacon