{"id":7862,"date":"2025-05-30T14:57:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T00:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/2025\/05\/grottes-maraa-paea-2\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T15:23:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T01:23:36","slug":"grottes-maraa-paea-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/en\/2025\/05\/grottes-maraa-paea-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mara&#8217;a Caves"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A timeless haven of freshness<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-7862\" data-postid=\"7862\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-7862 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_4v55311 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_bito553 first\">\n                    <!-- module plain text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-plain-text tb_mu7j530 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin:0 auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fanoetahiti%2Fvideos%2F1240227981159649%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=267&#038;t=0\" width=\"267\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\r\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module plain text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_s1cl333 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_okkw151 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_x63p103   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re passing through Tahiti\u2019s west coast, make a stop at the Mara\u2019a Caves. It\u2019s a nice little spot in Paea, easy to access and right by the roadside. Just a few minutes\u2019 walk and you\u2019ll find yourself in a peaceful, green setting. A refreshing little getaway for anyone visiting this must-see cave in Tahiti.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_hzdl000 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_fixc011 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_1jtj005 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P2-11-TAHITI-00110-527x377.png\" width=\"527\" height=\"377\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-6509\" title=\"P2 11 TAHITI 00110\" alt=\"P2 11 TAHITI 00110\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_2y09000 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_7xqf102 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P2-11-TAHITI-00107-529x374.png\" width=\"529\" height=\"374\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-6511\" title=\"P2 11 TAHITI 00107\" alt=\"P2 11 TAHITI 00107\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_l8j3403 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_p4es302 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_9ubr513   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><b>Te-ana-pape-\u014d-Vai-p\u014diri \u2013 The Star of the Site<\/b><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the first cave you&#8217;ll see upon arrival, and clearly the most impressive. Carved into the cliff, it features a pool of clear water at the back. The rock is covered in moss, and the reflection on the water makes the cave appear deeper than it really is. This optical illusion is created by the arched ceiling, which seems to slope downward toward the end of the cave. In reality, the cave stretches over 80 meters long, 30 meters wide at the entrance, and 10 meters high at its tallest point.<\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, swimming is not allowed, but it\u2019s still a lovely spot to take a break, enjoy the cool air, or snap a few photos.<\/span><\/p> <h3><b>Mata-va\u2019a and Vai-p\u0101t\u014dt\u014d \u2013 Smaller but Just as Charming<\/b><\/h3> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue a bit further along the path and two more caves reveal themselves. They\u2019re smaller than the first one, but still worth a visit\u2014especially if you enjoy peaceful, tucked-away places. The trail is well maintained, easy to walk, and the atmosphere remains relaxing throughout.<\/span><\/p> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mata-va\u2019a<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, nicknamed \u201cthe canoe prow-shaped cave,\u201d is the second largest. It\u2019s surrounded by dense vegetation, with plants cascading toward the water.<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vai-p\u0101t\u014dt\u014d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the smallest of the three, is known for its natural beauty, with a variety of plants and flowers growing around, above, and even inside the cave.<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b>\ud83d\udccd Practical Info<\/b><\/h3> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Paea, PK 28.4 \u2013 West coast of Tahiti<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Free, open daily<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Facilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Parking, restrooms<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Wear comfortable shoes\u2014moisture can make the ground slippery. 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A must-see spot for lovers of tropical landscapes and easy walks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6511,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[103,84,80],"tags":[333,344,82,338,207,198],"class_list":["post-7862","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-see","category-tahiti-en","category-the-islands-of-tahiti","tag-amoureux-en","tag-aventure-en","tag-culture-en","tag-famille-en","tag-nature-en","tag-tahiti-en","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"aioseo_notices":[],"builder_content":"<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin:0 auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fanoetahiti%2Fvideos%2F1240227981159649%2F&show_text=false&width=267&t=0\" width=\"267\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n<p>If you\u2019re passing through Tahiti\u2019s west coast, make a stop at the Mara\u2019a Caves. It\u2019s a nice little spot in Paea, easy to access and right by the roadside. Just a few minutes\u2019 walk and you\u2019ll find yourself in a peaceful, green setting. A refreshing little getaway for anyone visiting this must-see cave in Tahiti.<\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P2-11-TAHITI-00110-527x377.png\" width=\"527\" height=\"377\" title=\"P2 11 TAHITI 00110\" alt=\"P2 11 TAHITI 00110\">\n<img src=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P2-11-TAHITI-00107-529x374.png\" width=\"529\" height=\"374\" title=\"P2 11 TAHITI 00107\" alt=\"P2 11 TAHITI 00107\">\n<p><b>Te-ana-pape-\u014d-Vai-p\u014diri \u2013 The Star of the Site<\/b><\/p> <p>This is the first cave you'll see upon arrival, and clearly the most impressive. Carved into the cliff, it features a pool of clear water at the back. The rock is covered in moss, and the reflection on the water makes the cave appear deeper than it really is. This optical illusion is created by the arched ceiling, which seems to slope downward toward the end of the cave. In reality, the cave stretches over 80 meters long, 30 meters wide at the entrance, and 10 meters high at its tallest point.<\/p> <p>Unfortunately, swimming is not allowed, but it\u2019s still a lovely spot to take a break, enjoy the cool air, or snap a few photos.<\/p> <h3><b>Mata-va\u2019a and Vai-p\u0101t\u014dt\u014d \u2013 Smaller but Just as Charming<\/b><\/h3> <p>Continue a bit further along the path and two more caves reveal themselves. They\u2019re smaller than the first one, but still worth a visit\u2014especially if you enjoy peaceful, tucked-away places. The trail is well maintained, easy to walk, and the atmosphere remains relaxing throughout.<\/p> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mata-va\u2019a<\/b>, nicknamed \u201cthe canoe prow-shaped cave,\u201d is the second largest. It\u2019s surrounded by dense vegetation, with plants cascading toward the water.<\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vai-p\u0101t\u014dt\u014d<\/b>, the smallest of the three, is known for its natural beauty, with a variety of plants and flowers growing around, above, and even inside the cave.<\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b>\ud83d\udccd Practical Info<\/b><\/h3> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location<\/b>: Paea, PK 28.4 \u2013 West coast of Tahiti<\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Access<\/b>: Free, open daily<\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Facilities<\/b>: Parking, restrooms<\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tips<\/b>: Wear comfortable shoes\u2014moisture can make the ground slippery. 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