| Tuamotu Islands | |
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Location  | |
Flag  | |
| State | France |
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| Surface | 850 km² |
| Inhabitants | 15.862 (2002) |
| Tourism site | |
Tuamotu Islands are part of the French Polynesia.
To know
About an hour flight from Papeete, the Tuamoto archipelago consists of largely untouched atolls and coral islands. Only the islands of Rangiroa, Tikehau, Manihi is Fakarava they are equipped with tourist infrastructures.
Territories and tourist destinations
- Manihi - An atoll whose central lagoon is perfect for scuba diving. Its inhabitants (About 400) practice the culture of pearls.
- Rangiroa - One of the largest atolls in the world.
- Fakarava - Second largest after Rangiroa, Fakarava atoll was declared by theUNESCO, biosphere reserve.
- Tikehau —
- Mataiva —
- Ahe —
- Takaroa —
- Takapoto —
- Makemo —
- Anaa —
- Moruroa & Fangataufa - The two atolls chosen by France to test their nuclear arsenal. From 1966 until 1996 several bombs were detonated there.
How to get
By plane
The airport runway is located on the atoll of Manihi. Air Tahiti operates frequent flights from Papeete non stop or with a stopover on the island of Rangiroa. Non-stop flight from Papeete lasts an hour and 15 minutes.
How to get around
What see
What to do
The Tuamotus offer perhaps the most exciting experiences in the world for those who love them diving diving and the exploration of the seabed thanks to the rich marine fauna. One can easily come across a specimen of giant manta ray.
Row in kayak for the internal lagoons it is an activity that instills a sense of well-being
Go to bicycle on the deserted beaches of the atolls it is another way to relax and recharge your batteries.
At the table
Safety
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Tuamotu Islands
Commons contains images or other files on Tuamotu Islands
