MARAE PAPIRO DE TU PAURE

At the end of the road that goes north of the bridge, at the Papiro site, there are the remains of King Tu Paure's Papiro marae, maintained by the municipality and its inhabitants. Dedicated to the giant Tu, mythical warrior and ancestor of the Pomare, we can still see his slab seat, from which he could watch over the pass and protect the atoll from his invaders. It is said that he could cross the pass in three strides in the event of an invasion! A demonstration is better than a long speech, so it's best to go with a local guide.