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Marquesas Islands ​((mqm) Te Fenua ‘Enata, (mrq) Te Henua Kenana)
Tropical forest at Fatu Hiva
Information
Country	France
Region	French Polynesia
Main locality	Taiohae
Minimum altitude	0 m
Maximum altitude	1 230 m
Area	997 km²
Population	9 346 hab. (july 2017)
Density	9,37 inhab./km²
Nice	Marquesan
Spindle	UTC − 09: 30
Location
9 ° 7 ′ 12 ″ S 139 ° 38 ′ 24 ″ W
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The Marquesas Islands, or theMarquesas archipelago, are an archipelago of French Polynesia.

Understand

There are 14 Marquesas Islands.

Regions

Cities

• -8.90972-140.101391 Taiohae  – Administrative capital, located on the island of Hiva Oa. (last update Feb. 2018)

Other destinations

• Tombs of Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel.
• Ancient and sacred sites with petroglyphs.
• Taaoa Valley Archaeological Sites
• Puamau and Tiki stone sculptures

To go

Circulate

Continuation of flights and connection from Nuku Hiva to Hiva Oa with several weekly flights of 35 min. Several inter-island vessels are in service, but they are rarely used by visitors. Always an adventure, the trip to and from the airport should be scheduled by your preferred travel professional or hotel. Depending on road conditions and the location of your hotel, airport transfers can be made by boat, horse, 4x4.

The Aranui 3 and several inter-island ships provide service between the primary islands. Travel around the islands also requires planning. Although 4x4 rental vehicles are available, it is advisable to hire a guide to negotiate the steep, rugged and unfamiliar roads sometimes used by herds of wild horses. Around the islands, motor boat rentals provide an enjoyable way to explore the spectacular bays and coastline.

To buy

Eat

Have a drink / Go out

Housing

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