Stores· Mangareva· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Magasin Kirimiro (Mangareva)
23° 6.7′ S · 134° 58.9′ W · approximate
A village store on Mangareva's west coast, over the ridge from Rikitea, with slightly cheaper beer and liquor and a good excuse for a hike.
Practical
approx: Kirimiro village on the west coast, over the ridge from Rikitea. No published position, so this is about 1.2 miles by trail from Rikitea per the compendium (error up to about 500 m). Phone +689 40 97 84 29. Hours (2021): Mon-Thu 6:30-11:30 am and 3-6 pm, Fri-Sat 6:30-11:30 am and 2-6 pm, Sun 6:30-11 am. Walk up the Kirimiro trail (opposite JoJo) and over the hill. Or go by road: take the road before St Michael over the pass past the Mt Duff/Mokoto trailhead, about 2.3 miles. A case of 20 beers was 6,500 XPF vs 7,200 XPF at JoJo (Dec 2020, verify locally).
Best for
Cheaper beer and a cross-island walk