Landmark· Maupiti· French Polynesia — Society Islands
North-Coast Marae & Pito o na Maeha'a (Vaitia)
16° 26.2′ S · 152° 15.6′ W
A cluster of marae and sacred stones on the quiet north coast of Maupiti, on the ring road between the petroglyphs and Tereia. They include the spot where legend says the placentas of Teurafaatiu's twins are buried.
Practical
Coordinate is Pito o na Maeha'a (Tahiti Heritage). Nearby OSM-mapped sites: Marae Toriri'i (-16.43647, -152.25757), Marae Tai-fari'i (-16.43803, -152.2615), Marae Hoata-ite-ra'i (-16.43845, -152.26167), Marae Hitia (-16.44538, -152.26845), Marae Uira (-16.44716, -152.26804) and Marae de Marauira (-16.4433, -152.26797). Wikivoyage: about 30 archaeological sites are signposted around the island. Most are small stone platforms beside gardens; ask before entering private land.
Best for
A history stop on the bike loop
Nearby
- Ricke Market (Maupiti)0.3 NM away
- Akhy's Coral Palace (Palais de la Mer)0.5 NM away
- Haranae Petroglyphs0.5 NM away
- Mount Teurafaatiu Summit Hike (Maupiti)0.7 NM away
- Motu Paeao (Pa'ao)0.9 NM away
- Vaiea Grocery Stores0.9 NM away
- Vaiea Snack Bars & Pensions0.9 NM away
- Heiva i Maupiti (July Festival)1 NM away