Arue

#42 among destinations in French Polynesia

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Arue is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Arue is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. At the 2017 census it had a population of 10,243. ()

Alternative names: Population: 10.2 thous.Area: 6.18 mi²Coordinates: 17°31'29"S, 149°31'18"W

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Îles du VentFrench Polynesia

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Arue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Papeete Market, Notre Dame Cathedral, Papeete Tahiti Temple, Robert Wan Pearl Museum.

3.1 miW
Shopping, Market
Papeete Market, Papeete
80 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Papeete, the vibrant capital of French Polynesia, Papeete Market, also known as Marché de Papeete, is a bustling hub of culture and commerce. This market is the epicenter of local life, offering visitors a colorful and authentic experience of...
3.2 miW
Church
Notre Dame Cathedral, Papeete
81 min walk • Notre Dame Cathedral is a late 19th-century church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Papeete. It is located close to the waterfront esplanade of the capital city on the rue du Général de Gaulle.
2.4 miW
Temple
Papeete Tahiti Temple, Papeete
62 min walk • The Papeete Tahiti Temple is the 27th constructed and 25th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in the city of Papeete on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia, it was built with a modern single-spire design.
3.2 miW
Museum
Robert Wan Pearl Museum, Papeete
83 min walk • The Robert Wan Pearl Museum is the world's only museum dedicated to pearls. It is in Papeete, Tahiti, the capital of French Polynesia.
1.9 miW
Waterfall
Fautaua Valley, Pirae
49 min walk • Fautaua Valley is a river valley on the island of Tahiti, in French Polynesia. It is located near the capital of Papeete. The Fautaua River flows through it, eventually cascading down the mountainside as the Fautaua Falls almost 300 metres into a shallow bathing pool called Loti Bain.
2.1 miW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Hamuta, Pirae
53 min walk • Stade Hamuta is a multi-use stadium in Papeete, Tahiti, in French Polynesia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of AS Manu-Ura of the Tahiti Division Fédérale. The stadium holds 10,000 spectators.
5.7 miW
Locality
Fa'a'ā
145 min walk • Faaa is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas country of France in the Pacific Ocean. Faaa is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands.
5.3 miSW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stade Louis Ganivet, Tahiti
136 min walk • Stade Louis Ganivet is a multi-use stadium in Faaa, Tahiti, in French Polynesia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of AS Tefana of the Tahiti Division Fédérale. The stadium holds 5,000 spectators.
2.2 miSW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stade Pater Te Hono Nui, Tahiti
58 min walk • Stade Pater is a multi-use stadium in Pirae, Tahiti, in French Polynesia, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 11,700.
2.4 miNE
Locality
Mahina
61 min walk • Mahina is a commune in the suburbs of Tahiti in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Mahina is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands.