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Yaren District

Yaren serves as Nauru's de facto capital, home to the parliament building and the international airport. It's a good spot for a quick look at the heart of this small island nation.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Yaren District
Gateway airport
Nauru International Airport (INU)
Best season
Sep–Nov
Time zone
Pacific/Nauru
Sights covered
8 places

Sights worth seeing

Naoero

Nature

Naoero

Nauru, officially the Republic of Naoero, formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country and microstate in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies within the Micronesia subregion of Oceania, with its nearest neighbour being Banaba about 300 kilometres (190 mi) to the east.

Buada Lagoon

Nature

Buada Lagoon

Buada Lagoon is a small inland lake in Nauru that grows deeper after heavy rainfall. It offers a peaceful natural setting on this small Pacific island nation.

Moqua Well

Nature

Moqua Well

A small underground lake located in the Yaren District of Nauru. It's a place to view a rare landscape up close.

Command Ridge

Nature

Command Ridge

Command Ridge is Nauru's highest point, rising 65 meters above sea level. It's a popular viewpoint offering panoramic views of the whole island, drawing a steady stream of visitors.

Anibare Bay

Nature

Anibare Bay

Anibare Bay lies on the coast of Anibare District on the eastern side of Nauru. It's a great spot to relax while taking in the open ocean view.

Nauru Museum

Museums & galleries

Nauru Museum

The Nauru Museum, which opened in 2019, is the country's national museum, located in the capital, Yaren. It's a great way to take in the small island nation's history and culture in a short visit.

Moqua Caves

Nature

Moqua Caves

A small underground lake located in the Yaren District of Nauru. It offers a close-up look at the island's distinctive terrain.

Christ the King Church, Arubo

Temples & religious sites

Christ the King Church, Arubo

Christ the King Church is a Catholic church in the village of Arubo in northern Nauru. It offers a glimpse into local religious life in this small Pacific island nation.

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