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TOUR Safari 4X4
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Papeete Market Place
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From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran
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Excursion to Tetiaroa by Catamaran Visit Lunch Snorkelling
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Tahiti: Full Day Island Tour with Paragliding
What to do in Papeete
Popular places to visit
Papeete Market
Divine aromas, delightful tastes and a sea of color stir the senses in this traditional marketplace full of exotic fruit, tropical fish and handmade artifacts.
Robert Wan Pearl Museum
One of the largest pearls ever found is displayed in this museum which is entirely dedicated to the mystical gems.
Papeete Town Hall
This inspiring structure is the city’s preeminent architectural triumph with its bright colonial features, picturesque grounds and iconic clock tower.
Jardins de Paofai
Enjoy the serenity and beauty of these botanical gardens in the heart of Papeete as you take advantage of the leisure and sporting facilities.
Parc Bougainville
This tropical park is home to exotic flora and an historic statue. It is an ideal spot for a picnic in the shade of a banyan tree.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Explore a red-and-yellow cathedral, which is the oldest Catholic church in Tahiti and serves as a symbol of French colonial presence from the 1800s.
Place Jacques Chirac
This park conveys a profound political statement in protest and memorial of the nuclear tests carried out over a period of 30 years in French Polynesia.
Port de Papeete
Explore the waterfront in Papeete with a trip to Port de Papeete. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.
Papeete Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Papeete with a trip to Papeete Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
