Top Things to do in Raiatea
The 5 Best Free Things to do in Raiatea, Society Islands
Discover the best top things to do in Raiatea, French Polynesia including Taputapuatea Marae, Arahurahu Marae, Perle d'O, Mount Tapioi, Mercato Coperto di Uturoa.
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1. Taputapuatea Marae
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4.5 based on 320 reviews
The largest and most important religious site in Polynesia features the ancient temple area located on the edge of a huge lagoon.
Reviewed By epazota - Minnesota, United States
Who would think in the middle of what felt like no where there is this incredible spot. It is an UNESCO site. It the most culturally important site for the entire Polynesian triangle which includes areas as far away as Easter Island, Hawaii and New Zealand. There are signs to read. I recommend a tour guide if you can. We had a guide whose grandmother was part of the team to reconstruct the site. See this site while you can as the ocean waters are already encroaching some of the sacred spots.
2. Arahurahu Marae
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4.5 based on 49 reviews
This ancient stone platform was used for religious ceremonies.
Reviewed By Dartprof93 - Lebanon, United States
The marae was part of larger tour of many sites on the island that we took. The site itself is quite beauiful surrounded by a variety of trees and plants. The signage is minimal, so unless you have a good guide book, or you already know quite a bit about maraes, you will need a tour guide to make sense of the place. It is fairly close to the main road, but you must take a small road to get to the site. While there is a sign on the main road pointing you to Arahurahu, it is very easy to miss, so beware if you are driving there yourself. What will you see? The partially restored marae itself and some replica statues. The statues are unusually tall for this part of French Polynesia (the tall ones are in the Marquesas, so I'm not sure if the replicas are to scale of the originals. There is also a building with toilets.
3. Perle d'O
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
We are a family pearl farm since 1995, We will happy to share with you our experience, to explain and do with you an demonstration of a grafting oyster. Between July and November, we can show you the pollination of an vanilla flower. Please call or email us the day before your visit, so we can give you the best of us.
