Punaauia

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Punaauia
Punaauia is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Punaauia is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, which are part of the islands of society. In the late 1890s, the French painter Paul Gauguin lived in Punaauia. The commune is bordered by Faaa to the north and Paea to the south
Tourism
Defined by luxury resorts and cultural pieces, Punaauia is part of Tahiti Island. The small population and the rich natural resources attract leisure travelers all year round to soak up the beauty of Punaauia. The city maintains its lazy atmosphere, despite the fact that tourism in Tahiti has grown considerably in recent years.

 Best beaches in Tahiti
The whole island has different types of beaches for the intrepid tourist. The north and south coasts feature the world's most famous black sand beaches. Tahiti is well known for these dark sandy beaches.

Views to contemplate
Punaauia is home to the Black Pearl Museum, which features one of the famous features of Tahiti. Black pearls abound on the island. Another important museum in Punaauia is the Paul Gauguin Museum. Located within the Harrison Smith Botanical Gardens, the museum features Gauguin memorabilia and reproductions of his famous paintings. Punaauia also offers a better view of the valuable historical artifacts of Tahiti within the Museum of Tahiti and its Islands, considered one of the best cultural centers in the South Pacific.

Magical landscape
The rest of the island of Tahiti remains an undiscovered gold mine. Explore the markets of Papeete, waterfalls, valleys and crystal clear lagoons. The sights in the capital are another treat for the eyes. Finally, if you want cultural entertainment, be sure to visit the island in July when you celebrate the Helva Nul Festival. It is the perfect place to shop while visiting Punaauia.
Gastronomy
Mountain bananas, smoked breadfruit, tropical fruit pudding called poe, a plate of marinated fish called "poisson cru" and piglet served with spinach are the most commonly served Tahiti dishes. Most international restaurants in Papeete specialize in French, Chinese or Italian cuisine.
Tahiti's noni tree juice is best known for its ability to improve health, while Hinano is the most common local beer.
Weather 
The climate in Punaauia is tropical.
In most of the months of the year, there is a significant rainfall in Punaauia.
There is only a short dry season.
The average annual temperature in Punaauia is 25.1 ° C.
The average annual rainfall is 1853 mm.
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