Stores· Makemo· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs

Makemo Veggie Farm

16° 37.5′ S · 143° 34.2′ W · approximate

A small waterside market garden near the bakery, run by Jack Belkaroubi, that sells fresh vegetables, which are rare in the Tuamotus.

Practical

Approximate: placed in Pouheva village ashore of the village anchorage (Soggy Paws waypoint 16°37.6S / 143°34.3W) and west of the lighthouse (16°37'14"S / 143°34'08"W, French Wikipedia); the exact building is not geolocated in any source, so walk from the dinghy dock using the directions here. Directions (Soggy Paws): facing the market by Magasin Toa Mauri, go left on the main road and take the first dirt road to the right; the house and farm are on the right at the water's edge. Tel +689 40 980 216. Availability depends on the season; call ahead.

Best for

Fresh greens between supply ships