Grotte De Mara'a

Surrounded by luxuriant vegetation, the site at Mara'a is composed of three natural caves hollowed out of the rock. The permanent trickle of water has formed pools of cool clear water and the ceilings of the caves are covered with ferns and moss. The biggest cave is called Te-ana-pape-o-Vai-poiri. An optical illusion gives the impression that its arched ceiling stoops down at the edges, making it seem much smaller than it actually is. The other two caves, called Mata-va'a and Vai-patoto, are much smaller. The site is difficult to see from the road because of the dense vegetation, but it is clearly visible from the sea and serves as a landmark for fishermen.