Making the most of Makemo Tuamotu Archipel
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Moored or anchored ships use tenders to carry passengers ashore.
Makemo lies 500 kilometres east of Tahiti, a 1h30 flight away, and is the Tuamotu's third-largest atoll. Its lagoon varies from 5-8 kilometres (3-5 miles) wide and extends 65 kilometres (40 miles) from north-west to south-east. About 588 inhabitants live mainly in Pouheva village near the two passes, which are diving locations renowned for diverse, exuberant fauna. John Buyers became the first European to discover Makemo together with Taenga and Faaite atolls. The atoll is also the homeland of Moeava, a legendary warrior who achieved many feats across the Tuamotu...
Money
1000 CFP francs equal 8.38 euros.
Staying connected
The official languages are French and Tahitian.