An island with a relaxing rhythm of life and time stands still Ideal scenery for taking advantage of the sun, and swimming, or quite simply admiring the panoramas (whitesand beaches, sheltered creeks and feo) A pleasant interior that is easy to explore on foot or bicycle. Watching the’ura, a brightly colored lorikeet, or even the more discreet Rimatara Reedwarbler, both endemic to the island. Discovering the typical crafts (shell necklaces, weaving, carving of traditional Austral Islands wood). GREAT reasons TO GO Le remu (Caulerpa racemosa) est une algue savoureuse et abondante à Rimatara. Elle est récoltée par tradition. Caulerpa racemosa, locally called remu is a tasty seaweed thAT is abundant on RiMATAra. It is traditionally collected. Geographic coordINATes (LATITude/Longitude)  : LATITude  : 22°38’60 » South, Longitude  : 152°48’25 » West surface Area  : 8,6 km 2 Distance from Tahiti  : 650 km PopuLATIon  : 872 inhabitants AIr Tahiti Flights  : Two weekly flights with a third from time to time AIr Tahiti office  : Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings only (40 94 42 42) PRACTICAL infoRMATIon  : Lodging  : two family run guesthouses and homestay options Stores  : Several small stores located in the different villages (Amaru, Mutuaura and Anapoto), a craft center in Amaru, a center for adolescent youth (CJA) in Anapoto that sells exceptional handicrafts. The possibility of eating elsewhere than at the guesthouses are limited. Services  : Attention, there is no ATM on the island, and bank or credit cards are not accepted (you must be prepared to use other means of payment), there is a post office (OPT) in Amaru that is open only on weekdays, a cellphone network on the island (except for certain zones) but no mobile internet. Fixed internet accessis limited.