Mangareva, Gambier Islands

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Mountainous Mangareva is home to a remarkable cathedral with a stunning mother-of-pearl alter. Built under the malevolent order of a tyrannical priest, this church cost the lives of many islanders. Today Mangareva is much more peaceful. Activities may include nature walks or snorkeling and diving in the surrounding reef with its dramatic coral formations. Mangareva is also unofficially known as the best place in the world to buy black pearls, so hone your bargaining skills and prepare to be dazzled.

Language: French     Currency: CFP franc (XPF)

Mangareva, Gambier Islands Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	87	87	87	87	83	84	83	83	84	85	87	87
Low	73	73	74	74	73	72	72	71	71	72	72	72
Average	79	80	80	80	80	78	77	77	77	78	79	80
Temperature (Celsius)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	31	31	31	31	28	29	28	28	29	29	31	31
Low	23	23	23	23	23	22	22	22	22	22	22	22
Average	26	27	27	27	27	26	25	25	25	26	26	27
Precipitation
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Inches	13	11	6	7	5	3	3	2	2	3	6	12
Centimeters	33	28	15	18	13	8	8	5	5	8	15	30