Stores· Nuku Hiva· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Magasin Hoata (Taiohae)
8° 54.5′ S · 140° 6.6′ W
A well-stocked market up the Hoata valley beyond the pharmacy, open seven days, with the best beer, wine and liquor selection and a free ride back to the dock for big orders.
Practical
Coordinate is the OpenStreetMap 'Hoata' supermarket node. Follow the directions to the pharmacy and continue uphill about 1/4 mile; it is on the left. Tel +689 40 92 00 21. Hours (2020): Mon-Sat 6am-7pm, Sun 6am-noon. Beer by the case; drop-off at the dock for purchases of about $100 or more (2020). Fresh milk from Tahiti when the Aranui arrives (Mar 2024). Fresh produce selection weaker than elsewhere.
Best for
Drinks by the case and Sunday shopping
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