Bora Bora is a fabulously beautiful island located in the Pacific Ocean, 240 kilometers from the island of Tahiti. Bora Bora is a typical coral atoll that once rose from the depths of the ocean. The heart of the island is an ancient volcano, its crumbling edges form three peaks, and around nature has placed in a generous scattering many small motu.
Currently, tours to this exotic island are considered the most expensive and most popular in the world. This tropical paradise is a favorite vacation spot for the richest people in the world, and is often visited by celebrities. And this is not surprising: Bora Bora is delightful beaches with white sand and palm trees, clear ocean water, a blue lagoon, numerous grottoes and bays. Here you can go scuba diving, hike to the top of an extinct volcano, explore the island from a helicopter, see the ruins of ancient sanctuaries, feed sharks and barracudas. The airfield and hotels on Bora Bora are located on several "motu" - small islands, but even more "luxury" buildings are located right in the water on stilts. All other objects: banks, shops, etc. can be found in Vaitapa, the main village of Bora Bora. All-terrain vehicles are offered to move around the island; some hotels rent bicycles and mopeds. The main attraction of the island is a large lagoon with azure water, the underwater world of which is represented by a large number of different species of fish, including stingrays, sharks and barracudas. A walk along the lagoon itself can be carried out by boat or underwater with scuba diving. It is proposed to inspect the lagoon from the top of an extinct volcano. After reaching the peaks Otemanu, Pachia and Mataihua, you can view the entire atoll as a whole. Each of the peaks offers its own amazing and fantastic view. The ancient sanctuaries of the marae are of particular interest to lovers of ancient cultures. These are elongated ceremonial grounds, lined with both simple cobblestones and hewn stones, which most likely played the role of facing buildings. In one of the corners of the marae you can see rectangular stone slabs, these are the pedestals on which wooden statues of the gods once stood. More than 40 of these ancient sanctuaries have survived to this day; they are one of the main attractions of the island. Marae played a very important role in the culture of the Maoi civilization. Locals still wear tattoos on their bodies that reflect ancient beliefs and rituals.