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Bora Bora Shopping
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A popular spot to buy craftwork
like shell necklaces directly from the locals is at the Centre
Artisanal near Vaitape Wharf in the same building as the tourist
office. At the Le Pahia Shopping Center in Vaitape and at other
small boutiques around the island, you will find such local
products as carved bowls, tiki made of wood and stone, fine
woven hats and baskets, and hand-blocked fabric worn by the
island natives. Be respectful of local customs and do not bargain
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haggle over prices. The price marked is the price paid.
A black pearl makes the most unique souvenir to bring back from
the South Pacific. This natural gem is cultivated at over 1,000
pearl farms throughout the Tahitian waters. Merchants carry varying
sizes and price ranges. One such up-scale showroom is O.P.E.C. (tel:
+689-67-61-62) where the black pearls are numbered and come with
x-rays and certificates. Located along Pofai Bay, O.P.E.C. is among
a cluster of shops offering the best of Bora Bora’s tourist
shopping.
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