Rangiroa Pearl Farm
There is also a pearl farm on the Rangiroa atoll! The famous black pearls of Tahiti are known throughout the world... but do you know how they are produced?
For a long time, I believed in the myth of the grain of sand that enters the oyster and forms a pearl... the reality is actually a little more complicated than that! By visiting the pearl farm, you will have a unique chance to learn more about the making of these little pearls that everyone is fighting over!
Who can organize a visit to the Rangiroa Pearl Farm with?
There is only one pearl farm in Rangiroa. It is called Gauguin's Pearl and it is located a few kilometers from the Pension.
More information, prices and reservations on their website here: https://www.gauguinspearl.com/
How does a visit to the Rangiroa Pearl Farm take place ?
The visits happen daily at 9:30am and 2pm except on Sunday where there are no visits, the pearl farm is closed.
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You need to book to participate to the tour, but it is not necessary to do it well in advance (usually, reservations made the day before or the same day are fine). The tour includes a presentation, followed by a visit of the different parts of the pearl farm. At the end of the tour, you can buy pearls.
More information available on their website!
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Visit Tropical Lodge Rangiroa & Guesthouse Rangiroa for booking.
