Are there anacondas in Bora Bora?

Ok, there are no snakes in Bora Bora but another danger is waiting for you just around the corner…. Coconuts! Yes, CO-CO-NUTS! To be precise, falling coconuts.



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There are almost no threats to Bora Bora. Crime is low, and even natural disasters are rare because this part of the Pacific Ocean is far from the cyclone zone.

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Bora Bora, French Polynesia
The fine white sand surrounding the island accounts heavily for the clarity and color.

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November to April (Low Season)
Bora Bora, Tahiti, and French Polynesia weather is hot, humid, and exotic. And while that may sound like the perfect paradise to some, it is not to everyone. If you're looking for the most comfortable visit possible, you'll want to avoid the wet season of November through April.

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Despite being situated close to a tectonic plate border, Bora Bora is not thought to be particularly vulnerable to tsunamis. There haven't been any recent tsunamis in the region, despite the island's distance from the Pacific's main earthquake zones.

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Just off the coast of Brazil lies the tiny island of Gueimada Grande, or “Snake Island” as it is more commonly known. Despite beautiful luscious forest and rocky terrain, this is not an island you would wish to stumble upon! Over it's 106 acres it is home to aproximately 430,000 deadly vipers.

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Be mindful of marine life: swimmers should take care to avoid sharks, stingrays, and barracudas in the water, and watch out for stonefish and urchins hidden in the sand. Know what to do in an emergency: As a remote Pacific island, Bora Bora is vulnerable to natural disasters, particularly tsunamis.

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There are many sharks in Bora Bora, although attacks on humans are rare. Still, it's best to steer clear of them, as well as Bora Bora's stingrays and barracudas. Wear reliable foot protection whenever you're in the ocean to fend off injuries from stonefish, urchins, and the coral itself.

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I also love that Bora Bora has no dangerous creatures such as snakes or spiders.

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The risk for mosquito activity is extremely high. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when spending time outdoors to prevent bites. The risk for mosquito activity is high. Consider an EPA-registered repellent to deter mosquito bites.

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The languages spoken in Bora Bora are Tahitian and French. However, due to the high tourism population, many natives of Bora Bora have learned to speak English.

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Because is a tropical island, the temperature is warm all year long, but it is hotter and more humid over summer. There are primarily two seasons in Bora Bora : the dry season and the wet season. Dry Season is also the winter season for the island.

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In line with France and other French territories, Bora Bora's legal drinking age is 18, which is also the age of majority in the country. As a result, anyone on the island who is at least 18 years old may legally buy and consume alcohol.

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Drinking water:
You can drink tap water in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora and in all the international resorts. It is usually fine in family hotels and in the other islands but we recommend that you ask your hosts for confirmation.

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The Weddell Sea has been claimed by scientists to have the clearest waters of any ocean in the world. Described by a historian as “the most wretched and dismal region on earth”, due to the flash freezes that caught Shackleton's ship, its clarity is only belied by the sheer depth of the ocean below.

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