Arboretum de Papuakeikaa, Scientific botanical garden in Ua-Huka, French Polynesia.
The arboretum extends across 17 hectares of land near Vaipaee village, featuring more than 1000 tree species from various global regions.
Established in 1974 by Mayor Leon Litchle, the arboretum became the first botanical preservation site in French Polynesia to combat deforestation.
The garden holds educational programs about local plant species and maintains connections with regional scientific institutions for research and conservation.
Visitors can explore marked trails through the collection, which includes 300 citrus varieties and numerous endemic plant specimens.
The garden maintains specialized growth zones adapted to Ua-Huka's dry climate, supporting plant species that cannot survive elsewhere in the Marquesas Islands.
Location: Ua-Huka
Inception: 1974
Address: 3CHH+HJR, Ua Huka, French Polynesia Ua Huka
GPS coordinates: -8.92111,-139.57111
Latest update: September 6, 2025 21:39
The Marquesas Islands feature volcanic sites, black sand beaches, and natural bays. Archaeological remains include carved tikis and petroglyphs. The museums trace the history of Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel. The religious heritage includes Catholic churches. Nature offers waterfalls, valleys between cliffs, and peaks exceeding 1200 meters. Natural reserves protect marine wildlife and local flora.
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Tatakoto
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Hiti
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Tikei
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Mont Oave
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Vaipo Waterfall
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Temetiu
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Motane Nature Reserve
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Eiao Island Nature Reserve
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Makemo lighthouse
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Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix d'Omoa
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Église du Saint-Cœur-de-Marie de Hapatoni
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Église de la Sainte-Mère-de-Dieu, Vaitahu
124 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Makemo
960.7 km
Église Saint-Michel de Hanavave
198.4 km
"Tikis sonrientes" siguiendo las indicaciones.
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Atuona Cemetery
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Hanatekuua
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Centre Jacques Brel
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Upeke
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Observation point Grand Canyon
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Ensemble Tahakia Kamuihei Teiipoka
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Musée communal de Ua Huka
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Site archeologique de Puamau
121 kmReviews
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