Places to visit near

Rikitea

Rikitea is a town in Tuamotu-Gambier district, French Polynesia of about 1,103 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit: 28 beaches & coast, 25 rivers, islands & mangroves and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cathedral of Saint Michael and Duff.

23.1232° S, 134.9686° WPop. 1,103

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Within 30 km81 places
Within 50 km81
Must-see2
Notable27
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Rikitea

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:21 pm

54 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Rikitea
  2. Terua Kotukuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Aukenariver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Mekiroriver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Motu O-Aririver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Tenokoriver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Rikitea
Today’s loopRikiteaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rikitea?

Cathedral of Saint Michael (church, about 1 km), Duff (viewpoint, about 1 km), Tour de Guet (heritage site, about 1 km), Belvédère de Piiti (viewpoint, about 1 km), Enterace Arc of Rouru Convent (heritage site, about 1 km), Rouru Convent (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rikitea?

81 places on Spotwander: 28 beaches & coast, 25 rivers, islands & mangroves, 11 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest beach to Rikitea?

Mana Beach, about 1 km by road; Apeakava (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Rikitea?

Mangareva, about 3 km by road; Rumarei (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rikitea?

Start in Rikitea, visit Terua Kotuku, then Aukena, then Mekiro, then Motu O-Ari, then Tenoko, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.