Vanuatu
Vanuatu is an island nation where many travelers base themselves in Port Vila to explore volcanoes and diving spots. As with other South Pacific islands, flights are limited, so plan a generous schedule.
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Top sights in Vanuatu
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Port-Vila
This Catholic diocese is based in Port Vila, Vanuatu, and covers the entire island as its jurisdiction. It is a suffragan see of the Archdiocese of Nouméa.
Museums & galleries
Vanuatu Cultural Centre
The Vanuatu Cultural Centre, founded in 1955, is the country's national cultural institution located in the capital, Port Vila. It offers a broad look at Vanuatu's traditions and culture.
Temples & religious sites
Cathédrale du Sacré-Coeur, Port Vila
A modern Catholic cathedral in Port Vila, Vanuatu, and the seat of the Diocese of Port Vila. Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, it's a peaceful place to explore.
Nature
Mele
Mele is a Polynesian outlier and islet in Vanuatu.
Museums & galleries
National Museum of Vanuatu
The National Museum of Vanuatu, housed within the Vanuatu Cultural Centre in Port Vila, presents the history and culture of the South Pacific islands. Rather than following Western-style displays, it showcases its artifacts in a distinctive way rooted in traditional customs.
Nature
Iririki
A privately owned resort island in Mele Bay, Port Vila. It's close to downtown yet offers a quiet place to relax.
Nature
Ifira Island
Ifira Island lies just offshore from Port Vila as part of Efate, offering an up-close feel of the Pacific's natural surroundings. Its calm scenery makes for a leisurely stroll.
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Mele Bay
Mele Bay serves as the gateway to Port Vila, and ships entering the city by sea pass Iririki Island along the way. Nestled between Pango Point to the south and Erakor Lagoon to the east, it offers beautiful coastal scenery.
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Local data
Get an eSIM for Vanuatu before you go
Activate mobile data with a QR code instead of swapping SIM cards. Buy it before departure and switch it on the moment you land.
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