Papaputoka

Papaputoka is a bay in , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Vaipō Falls.

Waterfall
Photo: Yves Picq, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Vaipo Waterfall is a waterfall on the island of , in the Marquesas of . It is a horsetail-type waterfall with a single drop of height 1148 ft, making it the tallest waterfall in outside of and .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fort Madison.

Locality
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
, on at Taioha'e Bay, was the first naval base of the in the Pacific Ocean. It was built by Commodore David Porter in October and November 1813, during the Nuku Hiva Campaign of the War of 1812, for protecting the settlement of from and attacks.

Papaputoka

Latitude
-8.9582° or 8° 57′ 29″ south
Longitude
-140.1687° or 140° 10′ 7″ west
Open location code
633X2RRJ+PG
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8179698748
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­bay
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Satellite Map

Discover Papaputoka from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Anahio and Te Hahati.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Te Ava I Tamaka and Kanaheetoa.

Marquesas Islands: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Hiva Oa and Ua Huka.

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