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What kind of food do they have in Bora Bora?

Many dishes also include chicken, pork, sweet potatoes, breadfruit, rice, local fruit and vegetables such as papaya, mangoes, pineapples, bananas and fafa, which is a type of spinach. Banana or papaya purees known as po'e are the most popular dessert served on the island.



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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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Traditional Polynesian cuisine in Bora Bora includes dishes like “pêche cru” (raw fish marinated in coconut milk) and “ika mata” (raw marinated fish with vegetables and coconut milk), often served with staples like taro root and breadfruit.

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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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Bora Bora is politically part of French Polynesia. The island is a French overseas territory and is not part of the European Union.

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As one of the 118 islands of Tahiti, its allure comes from its unmatched landscape beauty and the richness of Tahitian culture. The people of Bora Bora embrace visitors with the aromatic tiare leis and welcome them with warm smiles and traditional music and dance.

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More Facts About Bora Bora
  • Bora Bora has around 10,000 residents.
  • The highest point on the island is Mount Otemanu at 727 meters.
  • Bora Bora is part of France.
  • Hawaii gets more visitors in 10 days than Bora Bora gets in an entire year.
  • The movie Couples Retreat was filmed at the St Regis Bora Bora Resort.


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There are no native mammals on Bora Bora due to its volcanic past. However, due to human activity, there are several non-native species on the island. Cows, horses, and sheep are common, as are dogs and cats. In contrast, there are numerous species of birds found on the island.

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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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A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days in any 180 day period. 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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Stars like Danny Tenaglia, David Morales, Todd Terry, Smoking Jo and Sister Bliss have all graced the stage at Bora Bora. While the closure has no stated reason, it is widely speculated that the area might be redeveloped by the government – a fate many clubs globally met post-pandemic due to low revenues.

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The Maldives is a set of islands in the Indian Ocean located off the coast of Sri Lanka. Bora Bora is an island within a set of islands belonging to country of French Polynesia, and is located in the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and Australia.

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The best times to go to Bora Bora are November and April. These short shoulder seasons offer fine weather with temperatures in the mid-70s to mid-80s. High season runs from May to October when rain showers are isolated and the number of tourists swells.

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To get to Bora Bora, most travelers fly into Bora Bora Airport also known as Motu Mute Airport. If you're coming from the U.S., you'll first stop at the Faa'a International Airport in Tahiti. Once you've cleared customs, you'll hop on a 45-minute flight to Bora Bora Airport.

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To properly experience Bora Bora, three days (four nights if arriving late) should be enough. The island is small and there isn't all that much to see. If you're after a pampering luxury holiday of sipping cocktails on the deck of your overwater bungalow, you could probably spend a week (if you can afford that).

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It takes approximately 14h 9m to get from United States to Bora-Bora, including transfers. How long is the flight from United States to Bora-Bora? There is no direct flight from Los Angeles Airport to Bora Bora Airport. The quickest flight takes 16h 30m and has one stopover.

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