Stores· Hao· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Magasin Jojo (Hao)
18° 6.6′ S · 140° 54.4′ W · approximate
The cruisers' first choice in Otepa: the best fresh-produce selection, early-morning baguettes and credit cards with no minimum.
Practical
Phone +689 40 97 02 70 (compendium, 2020). Hours: Mon-Sat 5:30am-noon and 4pm-7pm; on Sundays it opens only when the supply ship is in, 6am-10am. From the dinghy dock turn right; it is on the right, about 100 m along on the lagoon side. Baguettes 5:30am-6:30am or 7am (sold out by 7:15am one morning), not on Sundays. Fresh vegetables are usually out by 8:30am-8:45am on Mondays after the Sunday flight. Sells fuel by the jerry can and local gas bottles. The Air Tahiti office was upstairs (2019). Produce is flown in and pricey; one crew saw strawberries at 3,500 XPF a box (2020). Position approximate: placed in Otepa village just SE of the main quay, derived from the compendium's walking directions; confirm on arrival. Email jojohao@mail.pf (compendium, 2020). The commune's 2019 profile counts 4 magasins and 2 bakeries in the commune; Noonsite (2025) warns that nearly every shop is closed at weekends.
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Best fresh produce and bread on Hao