| Majuro Majuro | ||
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| Salutation | Mājro (Marshallese) | |
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| State | Marshall Islands | |
| Region | Ratak | |
| Territory | Majuro | |
| Altitude | 3 m above sea level | |
| Surface | 9.7 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 27.797 (2011) | |
| Prefix tel | 692 | |
| Time zone | UTC 12 | |
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Majuro is the capital and largest city of the island state Marshall Islands, located in the archipelago of Ratak.
To know
How to orient yourself
Majuro: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- 1 [link not working]Amata Kabua International Airport (IATA: MAJ), Lagoon Rd, Majuro Atoll, @[email protected]. There United Airlines offers a three-weekly connection with Honolulu, through a route that also flies over Federated States of Micronesia is Guam. There are also flights from Guam during the days of the week when the first flight is not available, with stops at FSM it's at Kwajalein.
- Also Nauru Airlines, offers connections from / to Nauru, Tarawa (in Kiribati), Chuuk is Pohnpei (in Federated States of Micronesia).
Hotels often provide transportation services from the airport upon reservation and free of charge. There is also a system of cheap taxis, around € 5, which can also pick up other customers on the way to the hotel.
From the airport it is possible to move to the different areas of the Marshall Islands archipelago, with a service offered by the company Air Marshall Islands.
A docking point for boats is located on one side of the Uliga lagoon, approximately 12km away from the airport.
How to get around
By car
There is only one road in Majuro. If you are staying far from the center, and don't have transportation, the locals or the police are often available to give you a lift in case they are going in the same direction.
What see
Natural Beauties
Majuro Atoll itself doesn't have much to offer but its best activities are based on exploring nearby islands
- 1 Laura Beach (In the western area of the atoll, about 40 km from the city).
Taxis to get here are very expensive, so hiring a car might be a good idea. It is the most popular tourist attraction. - 2 Eneko Island. It is a small atoll that can be reached by ship in about 45 minutes starting from Uliga. Through the Hotel Robert Reimers, you can book day trips to the island with a subsequent night in one of the cottages set up by the hotel itself, or sleep in a camping tent at your own expense.
- 3 Arno Atoll. It is another atoll where you can spend a night that can be booked through the shop Happy Hands Handicraft, twinned with the hotel RRE. The boat trip takes approximately 90 minutes.
- 4 Craft shops. The craft markets are the most important part of the city. Here you can find many souvenirs at cheap prices. Many times it is also possible to see local women producing these handicrafts at the moment.
Taxis to get here are very expensive, so hiring a car might be a good idea. It is the most popular tourist attraction.Buildings and other places of interest
- 5 Nitijeļā (Parliament of the Marshall Islands). This is the seat of the parliament of the Marshallese parliament
Events and parties
What to do
- 1 Scuba diving (Raycrew). This Japanese company, based near the Marshall Islands Resorts hotel, is made up of a knowledgeable and friendly staff. The company organizes scuba diving also providing the equipment suitable for diving.
Shopping
- 1 Formosa Supermarket (It is located in the Uliga area), ☎ 692 625-3530.
Mon-Fri 9: 00-19: 00, Sat-Sun 9: 00-19: 30. A small supermarket that offers some groceries and various objects. - 2 Payless Supermarket, 494F PR Rita (It is located in the Uliga area), ☎ 692 625-6822. Sun-Thu 7: 00-21: 00, Fri-Sat 7: 00-22: 00.
- 3 K&K Island Pride Supermarket (It is located in Delap, near the Bank of Guam), ☎ 692 625-3321. Mon-Thu 7: 00-21: 00, Fri-Sat 7: 00-22: 00, Sun 7: 00-20: 00. It has a large selection of fresh produce.
Mon-Fri 9: 00-19: 00, Sat-Sun 9: 00-19: 30. A small supermarket that offers some groceries and various objects.How to have fun
Night clubs
- 1 Marshall Islands Club, ☎ 692 625-5699. It is a favorite with locals, with an open-air terrace just next to the lagoon.
Where to eat
In cities restaurants tend to have different quality periods, basically, a restaurant in Majuro doesn't stay consistently good for more than a couple of months. This implies that if you ate in a restaurant for two weeks, this could be very good the first week, only to be absolutely terrible a week later. This phenomenon is caused by the constantly changing workforce and the difficult availability of food. The best way to find a good place is, according to tourists, to ask the locals what the best places to eat are.
- 1 DAR Coffee Corner. Mon-Thu 6: 00-20: 00, Fri-Sat 6: 00-21: 00, Sun 6: 00-18: 00. It is a small cafe bar and restaurant in the Uliga area. It is renowned as one of the best bars on the atoll and serves drinks and food at a reasonable price. It is a great place to make friends and have fun with the locals, especially talking about the gossip about the city and its inhabitants.
- 2 Won Hai Shen, ☎ 692 625-6641. Mon-Sun 11: 00-14: 00 and 17: 00-21: 00. Taiwanese restaurant.
- 3 Ri-Wut Corner, ☎ 692 625-4088. Restaurant with a selection of local and US dishes.
Where stay
- 1 Robert Reimers Hotel, ☎ 692 625-5131, fax: 692 625-3783, @[email protected]. It provides a roundtrip shuttle service from the airport for around € 10
- 2 Marshall Islands Resort, Amata Kabua Blvd, ☎ 692 625-2525, fax: 692 625-2500, @[email protected]. about 113 € per night per person. In the hotel there is a bar populated by tourists and foreigners. It is the ideal place to drink a good cocktail while watching the sunset over the lagoon. Every Sunday it organizes a brunch with a wonderful view of the lagoon.
Safety
There are 3 hospitals in Majuro:
- Hansen's Disease Clinic at Majuro Hospital.
- Ejit Hospital.
- Majuro Memorial Hospital (Next to the parliament).
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 2 United States Postal Service, 1 Uliga town, Majuro, MH 96960-9997, ☎ 692-625-3221. Mon-Sat with times that vary according to the type of operation requested.
Internet
Wireless Internet access, paid on a pay-as-you-go basis, is widely available, albeit at times unreliable. However, you can purchase a limited period, usually one hour, of Internet access at the National Telecommunications Administration building or online by following the instructions provided when attempting to connect. Payless Supermarket also has a free wireless connection for customers in a room where it is possible to have lunch.
