Tupai

Tupai is an atoll near Bora-Bora with a land area of roughly 11 square kilometers. It features a broad coral reef system that encloses a sandy lagoon dotted with wooded islets.

In the 1920s, the atoll was considered as a potential settlement location for European colonists. However, the plan was not pursued, and other island locations were selected instead.

The atoll holds significance in local beliefs as a passage point for souls traveling to the afterlife according to Society Islands traditions.

The atoll is only reachable by helicopter from Bora-Bora due to its private airfield. Visiting requires special arrangements and is not available through standard tourism routes.

The atoll has two separate lagoon systems: an inner lagoon and an outer lagoon divided by a secondary coral reef ring. This double structure creates an unusual geographic feature rarely seen in the region.

Location: Bora-Bora

Part of: Leeward Islands

GPS coordinates: -16.28333,-151.83333

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01