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Notable cave · Windward Islands, French Polynesia

Putiare

Putiare is a cave in Windward Islands, French Polynesia.

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Putiare: 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 cave: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Putiare

Season: Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain.

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 Putiare — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -17.65018, -149.33778. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Putiare open today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Putiare?

    Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Putiare?

    Nearby: Lac Vaihiria (lake, 11 km), Marae (fort, 13 km), Tautira (beach, 26 km), Baie de Matavai (beach, 30 km), Phare de la Pointe Vénus (beach, 30 km), Papeete Tahiti Temple (church, 33 km).

    Is Putiare worth visiting?

    Putiare is listed as a notable cave in French Polynesia on Spotwander.