Beach near Atuona, French Polynesia

Atuona Travel Guide

French Polynesia

Atuona is a small settlement of 1,762 people on Hiva Oa, one of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. It uses Marquesan time and offers a quieter base for exploring this remote island region.

Travellers typically arrive via Hiva Oa Airport (AUQ). There are no named notable beaches within 40 kilometres of Atuona, so the area is better suited to visitors interested in the island setting than those planning a beach-centred trip.

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Local time

1,762

Population

8,741 miles away

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Pays in XPF

Plug type Type A & Type B & Type E (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +689

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in French Polynesia, but it's becoming more common for good service.

Best time to visit Atuona

Jan

26°27

Feb

26°26

Mar

27°26

Apr

27°25

May

26°26

Jun

26°24

Jul

25°26

Aug

25°25

Sep

25°26

Oct

25°28

Nov

26°23

Dec

26°29

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Atuona

  1. Atuona

    historic site

    5 km

  2. Paul Gauguin Museum

    art museum

    4.3 km

Getting there

Hiva Oa Airport · 0.1 km

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