A covered market of flowers, fruit and black pearls
At a glance
- Category
- History and culture
- Time needed
- 1 h
- Opening hours
- Mornings; Sundays until noon
- Admission
- Free
- Places to stay nearby
- 11 places to stay within 1 km
A two-storey covered market in the centre of the capital: tiare flowers and garlands, tropical fruit, fish, handicrafts and pearls. The liveliest time is Sunday morning.
On the map
Orange dots: places to stay nearby. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coordinates are approximate.
Where to stay nearby: Papeete market
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Distance from the sight as the crow flies: Gare routière de l'hôtel de ville — 50 m; Hôtel de ville — 110 m; Mahana Lodge — 130 m; Mairie (Fare pote) — 180 m.
Tours nearby
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Canyons and thrills
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History
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Hike
The Fautaua valley and waterfall
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Beach
Point Venus
Black sand, a lighthouse and the story of Cook's expedition≈ 8.9 km
Hike
Mount Aorai
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