Marquesas · French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands
The Land of Men — dramatic volcanic peaks, ancient tiki statues, the most remote inhabited islands.
Culture and history
Tattooing originated here. Paul Gauguin is buried on Hiva Oa.
Nature and conservation
Remote location limits visitor numbers naturally. Unique endemic species.
When to go
The best months are March to November.
Where to stay on Marquesas Islands
Le Nuku Hiva by Pearl Resorts
Le Nuku Hiva is a small hotel of about twenty bungalows above Taiohae Bay, the main harbor of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas. The Marquesas are the...
$$ (Moderate)
remote
hiking
Mana A+ (AI estimate)