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

Rikitea Artisan Market

23° 7.2′ S · 134° 58.2′ W · approximate

A craft market across from the gendarmerie where Gambier artisans sell pearl jewellery, hats and carved shells.

TuamotusMarquesas

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approx: placed in Rikitea village from the compendium's walking directions relative to the main dock and St Michael Cathedral (Wikipedia position); expect an error of up to about 300 m. Left from the main dock, on the right next to Snack Teavaa. Phone +689 87 71 95 78. Hours (2021): Mon-Sat 7 am-3:30 pm. Locals also set up tables on the porch to sell pearls. During the Heritage Festival, artisans line the market.

Best for

Pearl and shell souvenirs

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