Landmark· Rurutu· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Marae Ta'aroa (Vitaria, Rurutu)
22° 27.4′ S · 151° 22.4′ W
A well-cleared ancient temple platform at Vitaria on the NW coast, in the garden of Pension Teautamatea.
Practical
Pitufa calls it marae Tararoa, behind Pension Teautamatea; Tahiti Tourisme calls it the Ta'aroa marae at Vitaria. The pension owner (Pitufa met Eline) is a good source on history and local lore. The pension also offers horse riding. Combine with Ana A'eo cave nearby.
Best for
Polynesian history near the best cave
Nearby
- Pension Teautamatea Horse Riding (Rurutu)0.1 NM away
- Ana A'eo Cave (Grotte Mitterrand, Rurutu)0.5 NM away
- Matotea Avera Bay Viewpoint (Rurutu)0.6 NM away
- Ana Puuru Cave (Rurutu)0.8 NM away
- Mt Manureva, Taatioe and Teape Ridge Hike (Rurutu)0.9 NM away
- Vaitumu Village Whale and Island Tours (Rurutu)1.1 NM away
- Rurutu Airport (RUR)1.5 NM away
- Avera Bay Anchorage (Rurutu)1.6 NM away