Uturoa
Commune in French Polynesia, France
Uturoa is a commune located in Ra'iātea, the largest island of the Îles Sous le Vent in French Polynesia, in the South Pacific Ocean. It is situated in between the administrative subdivision of Leeward Islands and the main port of the island of Ra'iātea. According to the 2022 census, Uturoa has a population of 3,663. The commune lies approximately 120 miles (193.121 km) northwest of Pape'ete, the capital of French Polynesia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,663
- Coordinates
- -16.729, -151.445
- Timezone
- Pacific/Tahiti
- Elevation
- 8 m
Overview of Uturoa
In French Polynesia, Uturoa stands out as a tiny locality. Some 3,663 inhabitants call it home. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include nature, culture and sports.
Things to do in Uturoa
Nature in Uturoa
(14)Looking for nature? Uturoa has Caves, Desert, Forest, Geological Formations and Islands. Counting everything, 14 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Uturoa.
Culture in Uturoa
(9)Uturoa's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Docks, Fountains and Historical Sites. It is a direct read of Uturoa's activity profile. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Uturoa
(9)Sports in Uturoa covers Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Running. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Uturoa.
Water Sports in Uturoa
(9)On the water sports side, Uturoa offers Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Sailboats. It is a direct read of Uturoa's activity profile. Altogether 9 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Uturoa
(5)Uturoa's nightlife entries include Bars, Disco, Events, Pubs and Wine Bars. Everything listed here comes from what Uturoa is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Uturoa
(4)The adventure shortlist for Uturoa: Abseiling, Boat Rides, Escape Room and Shooting Ranges. Everything listed here comes from what Uturoa is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Uturoa
(2)On the family side, Uturoa offers Aquariums and Water Parks. All of it is drawn from Uturoa's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Uturoa
(1)Uturoa's shopping entries include Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Uturoa is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in Uturoa
(1)Our data lists Therms as wellness options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Uturoa.
Best time to visit Uturoa
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
Getting there & around
Access Uturoa through a larger town in French Polynesia; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Pacific/Tahiti.
Similar destinations
Places near Uturoa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Uturoa known for?
- Uturoa is mainly a destination for nature, culture and sports, set in French Polynesia with around 3,663 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Uturoa?
- You can plan around Caves, Desert, Forest, Geological Formations and Islands in Uturoa. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Uturoa?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
- Where is Uturoa located?
- Administratively, Uturoa sits in French Polynesia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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