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Notable waterfall · Windward Islands, French Polynesia

Puraha

Puraha is a waterfall in Windward Islands, French Polynesia.

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Puraha: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Puraha

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Puraha — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -17.58092, -149.42082. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Puraha flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Puraha yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Puraha?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Puraha?

    Nearby: Marae (fort, 9 km), Lac Vaihiria (lake, 14 km), Baie de Matavai (beach, 15 km), Phare de la Pointe Vénus (beach, 15 km), Papeete Tahiti Temple (church, 19 km), Musée de Tahiti et des Îles (museum, 27 km).

    Is Puraha worth visiting?

    Puraha is listed as a notable waterfall in French Polynesia on Spotwander.