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Micronesia

10 places in Micronesia, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.

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Nan Madol, Micronesia
Pictured: Nan Madol

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RegionMicronesia
CapitalPalikir
Places written10
Categories covered4 of 5
🧭 Good to know Cost level, local customs and etiquette in Micronesia - what is polite and what is not →
Plugs and voltage Type A, B · 120 V travel adapter →
CurrencyUS dollar (USD)
LanguagesEnglish
Driving sideright
Best months J F M A M J J A S O N D
Nature & outdoors (6) Landmarks & history (1) Museums & culture (2) Food & drink (1)

UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists

UNESCO · World Heritage Nan Madol

Nan Madol

Pohnpei

Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.

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island

Ant Atoll

Pohnpei
island

Chuuk Lagoon

Chuuk
waterfall

Kepirohi Falls

Pohnpei
island

Kosrae

Kosrae
waterfall

Pohnpei's Rainforest and Waterfalls

Pohnpei
viewpoint

Sokehs Rock and Ridge

Pohnpei

Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.

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archaeological site Nan Madol

Nan Madol

Pohnpei

Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.

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tradition

The Sakau Ceremony

Pohnpei
tradition

Yap and its Stone Money

Yap

Food & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.

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dish

Micronesian Cuisine

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