10 hours ago Top Reasons to Visit Raiatea, French Polynesia The Cradle of Polynesian Culture. Formerly named Hava’i, Raiatea is known as the gods’ cradle, hosting archeological treasures (marae, petroglyphs…) and eons of history and culture.As the first Polynesian island to be populated, Raiatea shelters the most spectacular and first international marae of the Polynesian triangle, …
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4 hours ago The island of Raiatea is the last island in the Leeward Islands that I have not written about so far. I had to go back a third time this summer 2019 to finally have enough content to finalize an article. Some content is lacking due to the fact that I haven’t yet had the opportunity to do all the available activities over my last visits, however I believe the essential is present in …
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8 hours ago Jan 19, 2017 . At a glance. Located a little over 130 miles to the northwest of Tahiti, Raiatea is the largest of the Leeward Islands. It is not as well known as Bora Bora, which is about 50 km away (31 mi), but with its surface of 238 km 2 (148 sq mi), it has an extensive coastal lagoon which offers typical seascapes of varying shades of blue punctuated with a string of motu …
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7 hours ago For the visitor to Raiatea, the legends of this ancient land add fascination to every activity: Discover the sacred Mt. Temehani Plateau by foot, horseback, or 4x4 excursion, explore by canoe of the Faaroa River and to the ancient and sacred complex of the legendary Taputapuatea, find the freedom of chartering a yacht in some of the most famous sailing waters in the world, …
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1 hours ago Jul 12, 2016 . It’s funny how sometimes the places you’re most excited to visit end up being the biggest disappointments. Raiatea sounded like my kind of island: It looked beautiful from the aerial shots I’d seen of the island and its lagoon; it had a fascinating history — it’s believed to have been the starting destination for Polynesian migrations to Hawaii and New Zealand, and …
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3 hours ago Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III on Friday (October 30) signed the DOT-DOLE Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2020-001, which contains specific guidelines for the provision of cash assistance and cash-for-work program for tourism ...
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9 hours ago Is there a ferry from Moorea to Raiatea? The cheapest way to get from Moorea to Raiatea Island is to car ferry and fly which costs $170 – $230 and takes 2h 51m. The quickest flight from Moorea Airport to Raiatea Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min. Which airlines fly from Moorea Airport to Raiatea Airport?.
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11 hours ago The preferred fast ferry from Tahiti to Moorea in just 30 minute. Buy tickets directly on our website.
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Visa & Entry FormalitiesAll travelers to The Islands of Tahitiare responsible for obtaining all necessary documents, visas and special permits for entry and to comply with all legalities as mandated by nationality, country of origin, final destination and transit conditions, as well as regulations of the Carrier providing tr…
Visa Requirements for French PolynesiaFirst, check to see if you need a visa for French Polynesia by visiting the official visa website for France. Take a quick testto determine whether you need a visa. We recommend you review additional entry regulations in preparation for your visit: www.polynesie-francaise.pref.gouv.fr/V…
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5 hours ago The nearest islands are TAHAA (Vanilla island), HUAHINE and BORA BORA. Raiatea is the 2nd largest of all Polynesian islands with the second largest city in French Polynesia - Uturoa. Raiatea is undeniably just as beautiful as Bora Bora or Moorea. The advantage is that Raiatea doesn't have the tourism hype of the "big 3" (Tahiti, Bora Bora, and ...
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9 hours ago Blue excursion. Departing from Raiatea, spend an entire day on the lagoon of Taha’a. Discover two coral gardens, visit a pearl farm and a vanilla farm and then enjoy a stop to picnic on a splendid islet. This tour is only available with a departure from Raiatea.
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6 hours ago The Island Raiatea is the second largest island in French Polynesia, and is located 120 miles north-west of Tahiti. Tahitians believe Raiatea to be the sacred birthplace of their gods and their religious and cultural beginnings. In fact, the most important and well-preserved religious site in all of Polynesia is here. With
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4 hours ago Reasons to Stay in Raiatea The Cradle of Polynesian Culture. Formerly named Hava’i, Raiatea is known as the gods’ cradle, hosting archeological treasures (marae, petroglyphs…) and eons of history and culture.As the first Polynesian island to be populated, Raiatea shelters the most spectacular and first international marae of the Polynesian triangle, called Taputapuatea.
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4 hours ago Raiatea Tourism: Tripadvisor has 6,428 reviews of Raiatea Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Raiatea resource.
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6 hours ago Jan 13, 2019 . Raiatea is located in the southern part of the Leeward Islands. Its huge lagoon also incorporates the island of Tahaa. Raiatea has an area of 238 square kilometers. That makes it the fourth largest island in French Polynesia in terms of area. Raiatea is shaped like an isosceles triangle with a base of 14 kilometers and a height of 20 kilometers.
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10 hours ago Raiatea Tourism Raiatea Hotels Raiatea Bed and Breakfast Raiatea Vacation Rentals ... We remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines, and we reserve the right to remove any post for any reason. ... Raiatea, Society Islands . Villa Tonoi. 207 Reviews . View Hotel. Uturoa, Raiatea . Fare Oviri Lodge. 32 Reviews . View Hotel.
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11 hours ago This allows you to pick the cheapest days to fly if your trip allows flexibility and score cheap flight deals to Raiatea. Roundtrip prices range from $292 - $2,860, and one-ways to Raiatea start as low as $160. Be aware that choosing a non-stop flight can sometimes be more expensive while saving you time.
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8 hours ago Jan 5, 2022 - Find & Book the top-rated and best-reviewed tours in Raiatea for 2022. From prices and availability to reviews and photos, Tripadvisor has everything you need to create that perfect itinerary for your trip to Raiatea.
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As the cradle of Ma’ohi people and culture according to traditional legends, the island of Raiatea is also the third largest island in French Polynesia after Tahiti and Nuku Hiva. There, you will find a very important archeological site, the Taputapuatea marae, which is actually inscribed as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Today holding strong with a population of almost 11,000 (mostly fishermen and farmers), Raiatea is essentially rural but its largest town, Uturoa, is the capital of the Leeward Islands.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) reaches out to tourism workers who were affected by the closure of establishments or those which scaled down operations, to immediately avail of the expanded financial assistance as part of the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act interventions to address the pandemic’s impact on Philippine tourism.
The “Tiare Apetahi”, endemic flower, only grows on the Mt Temehani and nowhere else in the world. With its 92 sq miles, Raiatea is the French Polynesia fourth biggest island, after Tahiti, Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa (in the Marquesas Islands). Raiatea is the only island having a navigable river, the Faaroa river.
Taxis await the arrival of flights at the airport and the accommodation usually have their own shuttles. To get to Raiatea's sister island, Taha'a, in the same lagoon, a public shuttle service operates. Private transport providers (taxi boats) also offer their services.
/ 16.817°S 151.450°W / -16.817; -151.450 Raiatea ( Tahitian: Raꞌiātea) is the second largest of the Society Islands, after Tahiti, in French Polynesia.
In almost 2,000 years of settlement history, humans have decisively changed the flora of Raiatea with cultivation, especially in the fertile coastal areas. Coconut palms, breadfruit trees, taro, yams, cassava, sweet potatoes and various tropical fruits are grown as food crops, including a particularly tasty pineapple.