Micronesia
Palikir
Palikir is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia, located on Pohnpei Island in the Pacific. It's a great place to explore at the relaxed pace typical of a quiet island.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Pohnpei International Airport (PNI)
- Best season
- Jan–Feb
- Time zone
- Pacific/Chuuk
- Sights covered
- 8 places
Sights worth seeing
Nature
Pohnpei
Pohnpei is an island in the Caroline Islands, part of the Federated States of Micronesia, and home to the country's capital, Palikir. With its own international airport, it's an easy place to visit for South Pacific nature.
Nature
Senyavin Islands
An island group in Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia, made up of the volcanic island of Pohnpei and the small atolls of Ant and Pakin. It's a place to see both a volcanic island and coral atolls together.
Nature
Dolohmwar
Dolohmwar is the third-highest peak in the Federated States of Micronesia, reaching 760 meters above sea level. It offers scenic mountain views set among the surrounding peaks.
Nature
Mount Nanlaud
Rising 782 meters at the southern tip of Pohnpei Island, Mount Nanlaud is the highest peak in the Federated States of Micronesia. A popular trek to the summit rewards hikers with sweeping views of the entire island.
Nature
Deke Sokehs
Deke Sokehs is a mountainous peninsula stretching along the northern coast of Pohnpei Island. Originally a separate island, it's now linked to the mainland by mangrove wetlands and a causeway, making it a great spot to take in mangrove forests along narrow channels together with rugged mountain scenery.
Views & landmarks
Catholic Belltower
A bell tower remaining at a Catholic mission on Pohnpei Island in Micronesia. It is the only surviving part of a church built in 1909, carrying traces of wartime history.
Heritage & monuments
Spanish Wall
These are the remains of an old Spanish fortress wall on Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, built by Spanish administrators after a local uprising in 1887. Portions of what was once an 0.8-kilometer-long, 2.4-meter-high wall still stand, making it a good spot to explore the island's history.
Nature
Dekehtik
Dekehtik is a small island in the Federated States of Micronesia, in the middle of the Pacific. It is also known by the names Nanitak and Takatik.
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Best value
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5-star & luxury
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Pool villas & resorts
How to choose a pool villa or resort in Palikir and Pohnpei
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Family travel
Where to stay in Palikir for a family trip to Pohnpei
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Couples & honeymoon
Where to stay in Palikir and Pohnpei for couples and honeymooners
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Central & near stations
Where to stay in Palikir and Pohnpei for central access to central areas
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Best time to visit
When is the best time to visit Palikir, Federated States of Micronesia?
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First-time guide
How to visit Palikir and Pohnpei for the first time
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Getting around
How to get around Palikir and Pohnpei Island
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