17°31′S149°33′W / 17.52°S 149.55°W / -17.52; -149.55Fautaua Valley is a river valley on the island of Tahiti, in French Polynesia.[1] It is located near the capital of Papeete. The Fautaua River flows through it, eventually cascading down the mountainside as the Fautaua Falls almost 300 metres (980 ft) into a shallow bathing pool called Loti Bain.[1] The pool is named for the French writer Pierre Loti, who lived in the area for some time.[2] It is the 28th-highest waterfall in the world.[3] The falls are also known as Fachoda Falls, after Fort Fachoda, a ruined fort found at the top of the falls.[1][4]
The falls are accessible for tourists and hikers, although the purchase of an access permit is required.[5] The hike is estimated to take anywhere from 3–6 hours, depending on which route one takes.[3][4]
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