Tour· Makemo· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Punaruku Beach Pearls (Makemo)
16° 31.0′ S · 143° 49.2′ W · approximate
A small pearl venture named for Punaruku beach. Cruisers have only seen its placemats in a village restaurant; it was not visibly operating when they anchored at Punaruku.
Practical
Approximate: placed ashore near the Punaruku anchorage waypoint (16°31.1S / 143°49.3W). The only report (Kokopeli, Oct 2018, Soggy Paws) says 'Punaruku Plage/Punaruku Beach Pearls - Makemo' placemats were in a restaurant but 'this was not evident when we were in Punaruku, but maybe operates sometimes.' The commune counted only 4 pearl farmers on Makemo in 2024, and pearl farming is limited to 50 ha of the lagoon. Ask in Pouheva before planning a visit.
Best for
Asking around about local pearls
Nearby
- Punaruku Beach (Makemo)Right here
- Punaruku Anchorage (Makemo)0.1 NM away
- Punaruku North Sand Flat Anchorage (Makemo)1.6 NM away
- Arikinui Beach (Makemo North Rim)5.1 NM away
- Makemo Lagoon Bommie Field7.4 NM away
- West Pass Anchorage (Makemo)9.2 NM away
- Tapuhiria Pass Drift Snorkel (Makemo West)9.6 NM away
- Makemo Airport (MKP)10.4 NM away