Tupai, Coral atoll in Society Islands, French Polynesia
Tupai encompasses 11 square kilometers of land area with a broad coral reef system enclosing a sandy lagoon and continuous wooded motus.
In 1926, officials considered Tupai as a settlement location for Slovak colonists before selecting the Marquesas Islands as their final destination.
The atoll holds significance in local beliefs as a passage point for souls traveling to the afterlife according to Society Islands traditions.
Access to the atoll requires helicopter transportation from Bora Bora, as the private airfield constructed in 2001 maintains restricted usage.
The atoll features two distinct lagoon systems: an inner lagoon and a narrow outer lagoon separated by a secondary ring of coral reefs.
Location: Bora-Bora
Part of: Leeward Islands
GPS coordinates: -16.28333,-151.83333
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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