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Far from the modern world, the crystal-clear lagoon
was once filled with mother-of-pearl and is the
site of Tahiti's first black pearl farm. Today,
Manihi is still the leading supplier for the Tahitian
cultured pearl industry.
This is "farm country" South Pacific
style. Instead of crops, over 60 farms here produce
the world's most sought after gem: pearls. Manihi's
lagoon waters are among the most perfect on earth
for cultivating pearls because of the temperature,
density, salinity, light, and overall climate.
Besides the pearl farms, visitors enjoy exploring
the lagoon and the main village of Turipaoa. There
are few cars here so walking around the town square
and along the coral paths is as peaceful and romantic
as the lagoon itself.
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