| Rangiroa | |
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| State | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Tuamotu Islands |
| Inhabitants | 2334 (2002) |
Rangiroa is one of the Tuamotu Islands.
To know
Rangiroa is the most visited of the atolls that make up the group of Tuamotu. It encloses a vast lagoon of 70 x 26 km which is home to a varied underwater flora and fauna, dolphins but also sharks. Due to these characteristics, Rangiroa is more suitable for lovers of scuba diving. For the rest it is a quiet place whose beautiful landscapes are not able to meet the needs of extroverted characters and lovers of worldly living.
Territories and tourist destinations
Rangiroa: full screen map.Rangiroa has two villages each located at the entrances of the two passages that can be crossed by canals without the risk of running aground on the bottom:
- Avatoru
- Tiputa
Other destinations
- Le Lagon Bleu - Lagoon at the entrance to the Tiputa passage where the dolphins perform spectacular acrobatics. It is also easy to encounter harmless black tip sharks and swim among them.
- Les Sables Roses - Pink sand banks limited by palm groves.
- île aux Récifs (Motu Ai Ai) - The most famous of the "motu" (coral islets) that surround the lagoon. Under the erosive action of atmospheric agents, the outcropping corals have assumed the strangest shapes, also giving life to natural pools.
How to get
By plane
Air Tahiti operates connections with Faa'a International Airport (Papeete) and other islands of the French Polynesia (Bora Bora, Fakarava, Manihi, Mataiva, Nuku Hiva, Tikehau). The airstrip is located halfway between Avatoru and Tiputa.
How to get around
By public transport
There is a minibus service that shuttles between Avatoru and Tiputa. They can be stopped anywhere along the way with a wave of the hand.
By car
Bicycles, scooters and even cars can be hired.
What see
- Gaugin's Pearl. Company that deals with the cultivation of pearls. Offers free tours
Events and parties
What to do
- Raia Manta Club. First diver to operate in Rangiroa
- [link not working]Blue Dolphins Diving Center.
- Paradive.
- TOPdive Rangiroa, ☎ 689 96 05 60.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
In addition to hotels, you can find accommodation with families in the two villages of Rangiroa.
High prices
- Kia Ora hotels. The most luxurious hotel in Rangiroa with a slightly démodé style.
