Mara’a Grotto

Around Tahiti Nui


Lush gardens, overhung caverns, crystal-clear pools and ferny grottoes are all standard features at gorgeous Mara’a Grotto. The fairy-tale park is found along the coastal road, and a manicured path runs throughout.


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