Pueu


Pueu is a village and district on the east coast of Tahiti, south east of Papeete. and northwest by road from Tautira.

Geography

The village lies on a lagoon.

History

The Spaniards named the harbour within the Pueu reef "Puerto de la Virgen".
In 1958, 61.6% of the villagers of the district voted for independence.

Culture

It hosts a spiritual festival on Christmas Day.
Pueu contains an old church and the Te Anuanua Hotel, located to the southeast of the church, with four duplex bungalows.