Ātua district, Samoa

Places to visit near Solosolo

Solosolo is a town in Ātua district, Samoa, home to about 1,487 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 beaches & coast, 27 forts & heritage and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Piula Cave Pool (6 km), Fagaloa Bay (15 km) and Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve (17 km).

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Solosolo, Samoa
Solosolo, Ātua district, Samoa. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Solosolo at a glance

Location
Ātua district, Samoa
Population
about 1,487
Coordinates
13.8750° S, 171.6418° W
Places within 50 km
197 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Solosolo

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Solosolo

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Solosolo. The closest is Fagali'i Mangrove (14 km); the best-known is Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Solosolo

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Solosolo. The closest is Cape Utumau'u Scenic View (4 km); the best-known is Fagaloa Bay (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Solosolo

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Solosolo. The closest is Letogo Prehistoric Mound (Tia) (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Solosolo

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Solosolo. The closest is Mount Fito (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Solosolo

22 churches within 100 km of Solosolo. The closest is Solosolo Congregational Christian Church (1 km); the best-known is Museum of Samoa (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Solosolo

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Solosolo. The closest is Sauniatu Waterfall (7 km); the best-known is Papapapaitai-falls (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Solosolo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Solosolo
  2. 6 km Piula Cave Pool · cave, Ātua
  3. 10 km Fagaloa Bay · beach
  4. 6 km Afulilo Dam · dam, Ātua
  5. 31 km Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve · garden, Tuamasaga
  6. 4 km Museum of Samoa · church, Tuamasaga
  7. 17 km Back to Solosolo

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    Within 15 km of Solosolo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Solosolo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3842Fagali'i Mangrove (14 km)
    Other attractions3839Vaimalili Pool (2 km)
    Beaches & coast3036Cape Utumau'u Scenic View (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2730Letogo Prehistoric Mound (Tia) (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1326Mount Fito (12 km)
    Churches2122Solosolo Congregational Christian Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls1012Sauniatu Waterfall (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves610Upolu (16 km)
    Caves44Piula Cave Pool (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lake Fiti (12 km)
    Museums331927 Magiagi Hydro Scheme Building Ruins (16 km)
    Temples22Baha'i Temple (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Shrine of the Divine Mercy (20 km)

    Solosolo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Solosolo?

    Piula Cave Pool (cave, about 6 km), Fagaloa Bay (beach, about 15 km), Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve (garden, about 17 km), Afulilo Dam (dam, about 17 km), Museum of Samoa (church, about 17 km), O Le Pupu-Puʿe National Park (national park, about 17 km).

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

    197 places on Spotwander: 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 38 other attractions, 30 beaches & coast, 27 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Solosolo?

    Fagali'i Mangrove, about 14 km by road; Moata'a Mangrove Reserve (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Solosolo?

    Cape Utumau'u Scenic View, about 4 km by road; Fagaloa Bay (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Solosolo?

    Letogo Prehistoric Mound (Tia), about 11 km by road; Robert Louis Stevenson Residence (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Solosolo?

    Start in Solosolo, visit Piula Cave Pool, then Fagaloa Bay, then Afulilo Dam, then Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve, then Museum of Samoa, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Solosolo?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Solosolo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Solosolo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Solosolo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.