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Notable river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier, French Polynesia

Mangareva

Mangareva is a river spot in Tuamotu-Gambier, French Polynesia.

Mangareva: 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 river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Mangareva

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

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 Mangareva — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -23.10454, -134.97125. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mangareva

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    Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Mangareva

    • Rumarei · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~3 km
    • Tenoko · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~7 km
    • Motu O-Ari · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~9 km
    • Aukena · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~9 km
    • Tuaeu · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~10 km
    • Taravai · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~11 km
    • Totegegie · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~11 km
    • Mekiro · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~12 km
    • Agakauitai · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~12 km
    • Puaumu · river spot · Tuamotu-Gambier · ~14 km

    All rivers, islands & mangroves in French Polynesia

    Wikipedia · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Mangareva?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Mangareva?

    Nearby: Cathedral of Saint Michael (church, 3 km), Duff (viewpoint, 3 km), Arc de triomphe de Kirimiro (fort, 1 km), Belvédère de Piiti (viewpoint, 2 km), Tour de guet (fort, 3 km), Rumarei (river spot, 3 km).

    Is Mangareva worth visiting?

    Mangareva is listed as a notable river spot in French Polynesia on Spotwander.