Marché de Papeete
Papeete's municipal market, with tropical fruit, fish, flowers, monoi oil and Polynesian crafts.
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Tahiti: airports, things to do and where to stay
Tahiti, the largest island of French Polynesia, is home to Papeete, the territory's capital. Jungle-clad volcanic mountains, black-sand beaches, waterfalls and the Teahupo'o wave make it the gateway to the Society Islands.
Tahiti airports
From the airport to central Tahiti
Tahiti-Faa'a airport is about 22 km from central Tahiti.
Tere Tahiti
Public network buses stop on the ring road next to the airport, in both directions. It is the cheapest way to get to Papeete.
Taxi
Rank in front of the terminal. Papeete is about 5 km away; taxis can also be booked in advance.
Tahiti
Things to do in Tahiti
Pointe Vénus
A black-sand beach with a 19th-century lighthouse, where Cook's expedition observed the transit of Venus in 1769.
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Cascades de Faarumai
Three waterfalls in a jungle valley on the east coast, reached by a short walk.
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Trou du Souffleur d'Arahoho
A blowhole on the volcanic north-east coast, where the sea shoots out jets of water and air.
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Teahupo'o
At the southern tip of Tahiti Iti breaks one of the world's most powerful waves, venue of the surfing events of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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Which airport serves Tahiti?
Tahiti is served by Tahiti-Faa'a (PPT).
How far is the airport from central Tahiti?
Tahiti-Faa'a airport is about 22 km from central Tahiti.
How do I get from the airport to central Tahiti?
From Tahiti-Faa'a airport you can take Tere Tahiti (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Tahiti?
Highlights of Tahiti include Marché de Papeete, Pointe Vénus, Cascades de Faarumai, Trou du Souffleur d'Arahoho, and Teahupo'o.
Photo credits
- Marché de Papeete: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pointe Vénus: Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cascades de Faarumai: Matthew Dillon from Hollywood, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Trou du Souffleur d'Arahoho: Matthew Dillon from Hollywood, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Teahupo'o: The Last Minute, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons