Raiatea, Society Islands

Raiatea, Society Islands

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The largest of the Leeward Islands, Raiatea is totally surrounded by a reef but has several navigable passes and the only navigable river in French Polynesia. Raiatea shares a protected lagoon with the island of Taha'a. Discover fascinating underwater scenery within Raiatea's deep lagoon, which is rich with fish and surrounded by mountains. The island offers lush green valleys, numerous waterfalls and pineapple and vanilla plantations.

Language: French, Tahitian     Currency: CFP franc (XPF)

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Low 76 77 77 77 76 74 73 73 73 74 75 76
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