Samoa is located in the South Pacific and is famed for its beautiful beaches and its tropical forests. However there are also many natural wonders in Samoa, including many remarkable volcanic craters and potholes, as well as impressive caves and tunnels, some of which are world famous. Among the most striking are the Falemauga Caves. These caves are not just natural wonders, they’re important archaeological sites that have provided unprecedented insights into Polynesian prehistory.
Where are the Falemauga Caves Located?
The caves are located on Samoa’s main island of Savai'i, which is one of the largest islands in Polynesia. They’re in the region known as Falemauga, from which the caverns received their names. The caves are five miles (eight kilometers) from Malie and near Apaia, the capital of Samoa.
Falemauga Caves, an archaeological site in Samoa, photo showing large chamber with a small group of people inside. (Public Domain)