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Society Islands
Tahiti . Moorea . Bora Bora . Huahine . Raiatea . Taha'a . Maupiti
Tuamotu Islands
Rangiroa . Fakarava . Manihi  . Tikehau
Marquesas Islands
Nuku Hiva . Hiva Oa
 
Raiatea
 
   
 
Quick Facts
Archipelago: Society Islands
Area: 170 square km
Population: 12.545 (census 2007)
Highest point: Mt Tefatua (1.017 m)
Capital city: Uturoa
Island
 
 
Highlights
- Marae Taputapuatea archaeological site
- Faaroa river
 
 

Raiatea is the administrative center of the Leeward Islands and is located a little over 30 minutes away by plane from Tahiti.

With Mt Temehani (772m), a sort of Polynesian Olympus and "fragrant paradise", where the strange and unique "Tiare apetahi" plant is found, Raiatea is particularly suitable for land excursions and hiking.

Its many waterfalls, the deep and narrow Faaroa Bay and its fertile valleys are equally attractive as its charming lagoon with its many islets.

 
Island
Activities and Sightseeing
  - Visit of marae Taputapuatea
- 4x4 safari inside the crater
Restaurants
 
Budget
Snack Moemoea
Superior
Hawaiki Nui hotel
Deluxe
Bars and Nightclubs
See our Raiatea Hotels' list
   
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