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Tahiti
Tahiti is an island in French Polynesia and serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of the region. It was formed by volcanic activity, and its overall terrain is characterized by towering mountains, deep valleys, tropical forests, and coral reefs surrounding the coast. The majestic silhouette of the island's mountains, combined with the azure waters along the coast, creates a natural view with a strong tropical flair. The coastline here is diverse, featuring black volcanic sand beaches, light-colored sand beaches, coral reef bays, and clear lagoons. Visitors can experience activities such as snorkeling, diving, surfing, and marine sightseeing, while enjoying the tropical fish and marine ecosystem.Papenoo · 13.9km from Paea
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands is an important local cultural and historical museum. It is primarily dedicated to collecting, researching, and exhibiting the natural environment, historical heritage, traditional culture, and art of the Polynesian region, helping visitors understand the unique cultural development of Tahiti and its surrounding islands. The museum features rich exhibitions covering the geographical environment of the Polynesian islands, volcanic island formation, traditional navigation methods, the history of human migration, and daily life. Exhibits include traditional canoes and navigation-related implements, fishing and hunting tools, daily necessities, wood carvings, stone tools, woven items, and religious cultural objects, showcasing how local residents utilized natural resources to adapt to island life.Punaauia · 8.6km from Paea
Cascade de Fautaua
If you visit Tahiti during the rainy season, be sure to see the spectacular Cascade de Fautaua. Located in the lush Fautaua Valley, the waterfall cascades down from a height of approx. 985 feet. Even from a distance, you can see the upper part of the waterfall and the surrounding peaks, making it a true natural wonder. If you want to see the waterfall up close, you will need to hike, but please bring mosquito repellent as there are many mosquitoes in the valley.Faaa · 10.1km from Paea
Maraa Grotto
Maraa Grotto is a cave surrounded by lush ferns and dense vegetation, making it a popular attraction on Tahiti island tours. A winding path in the park leads directly here, where visitors can enter to explore or even swim to the Paroa Cave, where the water is clear. If you plan to swim in the underwater cave, we recommend wearing your swimsuit beforehand and bringing a towel. The area around the cave is slippery, so please be careful not to slip while walking.Paea · 7km from downtown
The Robert Wan Pearl Museum
The Robert Wan Pearl Museum is a unique local museum themed around pearl culture, primarily focusing on the formation, cultivation, history, and artistic value of pearls. It is closely linked to the Tahiti black pearl industry and aims to help visitors understand the important role of pearls in Polynesian social, economic, and cultural life. The museum's exhibitions center on pearls and related knowledge, introducing the growth environment of pearl oysters, the pearl formation process, black pearl cultivation techniques, and methods for evaluating pearl quality. Through images, physical objects, and explanatory materials, the exhibitions also showcase the process of pearls from cultivation, harvesting, and selection to processing and jewelry making, helping visitors understand the natural conditions and craftsmanship behind this unique industry.Papeete · 15.7km from Paea
Papeete Market
Papeete Market is one of the area's representative traditional markets and an important place to learn about daily life and local culture in Polynesia. It brings together local residents, produce vendors, artisans, and specialty goods merchants, showcasing the vibrant atmosphere of a tropical island city. The market offers a wide variety of goods, mainly including tropical fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish, spices, and local specialty foods. In addition to food, it also sells handmade woven goods, shell jewelry, wood carvings, traditional textiles, and pearl jewelry, among which Tahiti black pearl accessories are particularly distinctive.Papeete · 16.1km from Paea
Marae Arahurahu
Paea · 3.2km from downtown
Mount 'Orohena
Mahina · 10.1km from Paea
Mo'orea
Mo'orea is located approx. 17 km northwest of Tahiti and is one of the important islands in the Society Islands. Formed by volcanic activity, it features towering peaks, deep valleys, and dense tropical forests in its center, while its coast is surrounded by coral reefs and azure lagoons. Its unique mountain and coastal landscape makes it one of the most representative islands for natural scenery in French Polynesia. The island has a leisurely pace, with tourist facilities relatively concentrated in coastal areas, making it suitable for both short sightseeing trips and multi-day leisure vacations. Blending the tropical ocean with local culture, it is an ideal destination for exploring the island charm of the South Pacific.Papetoai · 33.4km from Paea
Bora Bora
Bora Bora is located in French Polynesia in the South Pacific and is a volcanic island in the Society Islands, often known as the "Pearl of the Pacific." The island's distinctive geographical feature is its dual-layered view: in the center of the island stand two ancient volcanic peaks, Mount Otemanu and Mount Pahia, surrounded by a lagoon with distinct color gradients. The lagoon transitions from light blue to deep blue, a color variation caused by the varying depths of coral sand and the seabed topography. Pristine white sand beaches stretch along the edge of the atoll, contrasting beautifully with the lush volcanic slopes. Overwater bungalows are an iconic accommodation type on this island, allowing guests to jump directly from their rooms into the clear lagoon. The lagoon's rich coral reef ecosystem makes it an ideal spot for snorkeling and scuba diving, where you can observe blacktip reef sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, and hundreds of colorful tropical fish up close, and even encounter dolphins in some areas. Some tours offer snorkeling experiences that allow for close encounters with sharks and rays, providing a unique way to experience the marine ecosystem of the South Pacific. The island preserves a rich Polynesian cultural tradition, with traditional dance, music, and handicrafts passed down through generations. Visitors can experience a traditional Polynesian feast, taste authentic cuisine featuring coconut milk, vanilla, and fresh seafood, and soak in the unique charm of the South Pacific islands.French Polynesia · Nunu'e
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Maraa Grotto
Paea · 7km from downtownMarae Arahurahu
Paea · 3.2km from downtownMo'orea
Papetoai · 33.4km from PaeaBora Bora
French Polynesia · Nunu'e
Papeete Town Hall
Papeete · 16.2km from Paea
Place Vai'ete
Papeete · 16.3km from Paea
Water Gardens Vaipahi
Mataiea · 19.2km from Paea
Tarahoi Square
Papeete · 15.7km from Paea
Faarumai Waterfalls
Tiarei · 23.2km from Paea
Opunohu Lookout
Papetoai · 33.1km from Paea
What travellers say about Paea
如心如意如来4 May 2021
5.0
It's very beautiful and you must come here once in your life. Although it's very far and inconvenient to come here from Beijing, there are direct flights now, and it's easier to arrange accommodation after arriving, so it's still worth a visit. However, the cost here is very high, including the cost of air tickets, hotel accommodation, food, drink and entertainment.
Museum of Tahiti and The Islands
Tony淇3 August 2022
5.0
It's best to renew your visit, otherwise there will still be a lot of people queuing, especially under the scorching sun, I really can't stand it haha
The Robert Wan Pearl Museum
coo***an21 June 2020
5.0
This is a reconstruction of what Marae Arahurahu looked like when it was in use. The large altar area is made of thousands of black lava rocks and has a wall on the back. The two stone statues near the entrance are replicas of the originals in the museum. Guides are available to help explain the significance of the site.
Marae Arahurahu
水青木华123 December 2025
5.0
French Polynesia consists of 118 islands, the largest of which is Tahiti, and the most famous is Bora Bora. Motu Tape, which is located next to Bora Bora, is a must-visit.
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