What is the famous food in Bora Bora?

Classic dishes from Bora Bora's traditional cuisine include “mahi-mahi in coconut milk,” and “Po'e,” a dessert made from mashed bananas sweetened with vanilla and honey. What role does seafood play in Bora Bora's cuisine? Seafood plays a significant role in Bora Bora's cuisine due to its island location.



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Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its seaside (and even offshore) luxury resorts. The major settlement, Vaitape, is on the western side of the main island, opposite the main channel leading into the lagoon.

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With regard to an average cost per meal, usually, a nice dinner for two persons, each having appetizer, main course, glass of wine, coffee and sharing a dessert will cost about $120 to $150 USD for a couple on Moorea or Tahiti. The same meal is a bit more in Bora Bora at about $130 to $175 USD for a couple.

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With regard to an average cost per meal, usually, a nice dinner for two persons, each having appetizer, main course, glass of wine, coffee and sharing a dessert will cost about $120 to $150 USD for a couple on Moorea or Tahiti. The same meal is a bit more in Bora Bora at about $130 to $175 USD for a couple.

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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. Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its seaside luxury resorts.

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The best way to get around Bora Bora is by bike, especially when you consider that the entire island only takes a few hours to traverse. Rental cars are another option, but they cost significantly more than a rental bicycle. The local bus system, Le Truck, is notoriously unpredictable and taxis are quite expensive.

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With unparalleled views and pristine waters melting onto dreamlike beaches, Conrad Bora Bora Nui is a tropical oasis. The French Polynesian hideaway is so idyllic, in fact, that even the Kardashians couldn't stay away — the celebrity family chose this luxurious resort as its vacation destination in 2011.

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Being an island destination, the best time to visit Bora Bora is during the dry season which is experienced between May and October. This is the time when you get warm and cosy days, plenty of sunshine, least chances of rainfall, all of which make it the ideal time for enjoying outdoor activities.

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Starfruit trees give fruit almost year round, with a tree capable of producing up to 180kgs of fruit a year. If you are visiting Bora Bora & see starfruit wasting by the road, why not try one out?

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Surrounded by the South Pacific Ocean and blessed with ample sunshine and rain, Tahiti is an ideal spot to harvest seafood and grow fresh produce. Fish reigns supreme on menus in the restaurants in this French Polynesian island, with mahi mahi, grouper and tuna undoubtedly the most popular.

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Tipping. Tipping is not customary in the Islands of Tahiti and therefore not expected. It is left at your discretion for exemplary service.

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A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must: Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page. Hold proof of onward and return flights.

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