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1. Point Venus
Capt. James Cook observed the transit of the planet Venus in 1769 at Point Venus, Tahiti's northernmost extremity. The low, sandy peninsula covered...
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2. Musée Gauguin (Gauguin Museum)
This museum/memorial to Paul Gauguin, the French artist who lived in the Mataiea district from 1891 until 1893, owns a few of his sculptures, woodcarvings,...
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3. La Maison de James Norman Hall (James Norman Hall Home)
This marvelous museum is a required stop for all of us who have ever dreamed of writing successful novels in a lovely lagoonside house. James Norman...
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4. Arahurahu Marae
Arahurahu is the only marae -- an ancient temple or meeting place -- in all of Polynesia that has been fully restored, and it is maintained like...
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5. Marché Municipale (Municipal Market)
An amazing array of fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, handicrafts, and other items are sold under the big tin pavilion of Papeete's bustling public...
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6. Musée de Tahiti et Ses Isles (Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands)
Set in a lagoonside coconut grove with a gorgeous view of Moorea, this ranks as one of the best museums in the South Pacific. Exhibits show the...
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7. Tahiti Perles
- Adjoining the museum, Tahiti Perles (45.05.05) carries only excellent-quality pearls and uses only 18-karat gold for its settings, so the prices... read more
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8. Sibani Perles Joallier
- On the second level of the Centre Vaima, Sibani Perles Joallier (41.36.34) carries the jewelry line of Didier Sibani, another pioneer of the local... read more
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9. Pai Moana Perles
- From the Centre Vaima, walk east along boulevard Pomare, then turn right on rue du Commandant Jean Gilbert (between Banque Socredo and Tahiti Sport)... read more
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10. Musée de la Perle Robert Wan
- Your beginning point should be the Musée de la Perle Robert Wan, on the rue Jeanne d'Arc side of the Centre Vaima (45.43.45). Named for Robert... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Tahiti. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
