Cape Taputapu, National Natural Landmark on Tutuila Island, American Samoa
Cape Taputapu extends over 170 acres of coastal land, featuring volcanic rocks and natural blowholes shaped by intense ocean waves at the westernmost point of Tutuila.
The National Park Service designated Cape Taputapu as a National Natural Landmark in 1972 due to its geological formations and environmental characteristics.
The name Taputapu derives from early inhabitants discovering paper mulberry trees at this location, leading them to maintain secrecy about their finding.
Visitors can access Cape Taputapu through a coastal trail from Poloa village during low tide periods, with guidance available at the National Park office.
The cape houses a colony of fruit bats and presents opportunities to observe marine life in its intertidal zones among volcanic formations.
Location: American Samoa
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
GPS coordinates: -14.32583,-170.84278
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:31
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