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- Mataiva (meaning "Nine Eyes" in Tuamotuan), Tepoetiriura ("Sparkling Pearl") or Lazarev atoll is a coral atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago.
- Nine hoa (channels) line the coral reef, hence the origin of the name of the atoll (Mataiva means “9 eyes”). Its reticulated lagoon is completely unique in Polynesia.
- Located 39 km west of Tikehau, the nearest island, Mataiva is part of the Tuamotu archipelago.
- However, maps name this island Mataiva, which means "Nine Eyes" in the Tahitian language. ... In 1999, a small airport opened in Mataiva.
- Due to the large-scale system of coconut plantations flora Mataivas was changed significantly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Mataiva Tourism: Tripadvisor has 198 reviews of Mataiva Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Mataiva resource.
- fish traps still plays an important role in procuring food.Today Mataiva is a sub-municipality of the Municipality of Rangiroa and politically belongs to French Polynesia.
- In short, we wanted a change of scenery and spend this long weekend in a less visited area. So, we leave for Mataiva.
- Mataiva, the Tropical Aquarium”. This little neighboring atoll to Tikehau, 10 kms long by 5.5 kms wide has the extremely rare distinction of not having a reef pass.
- Pension Ariiheevai and Mataiva Village are the two main hotels of Mataiva atoll. It is good here, but too expensive, - quite like everywhere else in French Polynesia.