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Ra'iatea & Taha'a


An exceptionally friendly, family-run pearl farm right on the seashore, approximately halfway between Tapuamu and Patio. Visitors learn about the technique of grafting to create cultured pearls, as well as the varieties and their characteristics. It has a gift shop that sells mounted and loose pearls as well as jewellery. Prices are great.


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