Tautira
French Polynesia · �les du VentPF
Associated commune of Taiarapu-Est in French Polynesia, France
Tautira is a Polynesian beach village, valley, and point on the south-east coast of the island of Tahiti in the Pacific. It is part of the commune Taiʻarapu-Est. With a population of 2,527, it is located 49 kilometres southeast of the Tahitian capital of Papeete on the coast of Tautira Bay, at the end of what is the largest valley of the Taiarapu Peninsula. Domingo de Bonechea visited the area in 1772 and attempted to spread Christianity here; James Cook landed at Tautira Bay during his voyage. Robert Louis Stevenson referred to the village as “The Garden of the World”, staying here to recover from illness in 1886. The village contains a Catholic church.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,293
- Coordinates
- -17.747, -149.161
- Timezone
- Pacific/Tahiti
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Tautira
Tautira is a village in �les du Vent, French Polynesia. The population is roughly 2,293. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights nature, adventure and culture above everything else.
Things to do in Tautira
Nature in Tautira
(3)Nature in Tautira covers Countryside, Geological Formations and Scenic Roads. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Tautira's own activity tags.
Adventure in Tautira
(1)On the adventure side, Tautira offers Skydiving. All of it is drawn from Tautira's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Tautira
(1)On the culture side, Tautira offers Architectural Buildings. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Tautira. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Tautira
Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach �les du Vent first, then drive or cycle into Tautira. The local time zone is Pacific/Tahiti.
Similar destinations
Places near Tautira that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tautira known for?
- Tautira is mainly a destination for nature, adventure and culture, set in �les du Vent, French Polynesia with around 2,293 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Tautira?
- You can plan around Countryside, Geological Formations, Scenic Roads, Skydiving and Architectural Buildings in Tautira. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Tautira?
- Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Tautira located?
- Administratively, Tautira sits in �les du Vent, French Polynesia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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