Alao
Village in American Samoa, United States
Alao is a village on the narrow east coast of Tutuila Island, American Samoa. It is located close to the island's easternmost point, just to the north of Aunu'u Island. Alao is home to white sand beaches, and is one of the oldest settlements in all of American Samoa. It is located in Vaifanua County, American Samoa.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 528
- Coordinates
- -14.268, -170.564
- Timezone
- Pacific/Pago_Pago
- Elevation
- 5 m
Overview of Alao
Alao — a small settlement in American Samoa — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 528 residents. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on culture, nature and adventure. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Alao
Culture in Alao
(5)Under culture, Alao is tagged with Cathedrals, Cemeteries, Churches, Monuments and Statues. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Alao.
Nature in Alao
(5)On the nature side, Alao offers Mountains, Natural Places, Nature, Scenic Roads and Valleys. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Alao. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Alao
(4)Adventure in Alao covers Adventure, Climbing, Off Road Trails and Theme Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Alao's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Alao
(3)Our data lists Surf, Swimming and Water Sports as water sports options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Alao's own activity tags.
Sports in Alao
(2)On the sports side, Alao offers Hiking Trails and Trail Running. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Alao. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Alao
(1)Alao records Farms under wellness. It is a direct read of Alao's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Alao
(1)Other activities lovers get Secret. It is a direct read of Alao's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Alao
The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in American Samoa plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Pacific/Pago_Pago on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Alao that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alao known for?
- Travellers associate Alao with culture, nature and adventure. It sits in American Samoa and counts about 528 residents.
- What can you do in Alao?
- Alao is tagged with Cathedrals, Cemeteries, Churches, Monuments and Statues, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Alao?
- The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Alao located?
- Alao belongs to American Samoa, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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