Vanuatu is an island archipelago that can be found within the South Pacific Ocean and while it was ruled by everyone from Spain to France and the United Kingdom over the years, it was eventually granted its independence in 1980. Travelers will find that they need to plan accordingly to visit these wonderful little islands in paradise, but the experiences they have will be worth the time that they spend preparing.
Here are the top 3 attractions and museums in Vanuatu:
1. National Museum of Vanuatu
This museum is part of the Vanuatu Cultural Centre and it displays numerous traditional artifacts from all the islands. Visitors can see pre-historic shells, pottery, animals, and even items that people used as they settled on the islands more than three thousand years ago. When people are finished inside this museum, they may want to consider visiting one of the other attractions that are part of the Vanuatu Cultural Centre. A few of the more popular ones include the National Film and Sound Unit, the National Library, the Tafea Cultural Centre, and the Malekula Cultural Centre.
2. Millennium Cave
There is a little bit of a hike before everyone reaches the Millennium Cave and as they are walking along, they will cross creeks and go over bamboo bridges in the middle of the jungle. Once everyone reaches the cave, they will be surprised at its size, as it is fifty meters high and twenty meters wide. Visitors will find that their hearts are racing as they climb down the ladder to the cool water below and it wonÕt be long before they are swept away by the rapids. Their journey will have them passing massive rocks, explosive waterfalls, and lush green rainforests.
3. Tanna Island Volcano
There are nine active volcanoes in Vanuatu and the one that is the most famous is Mt. Yasur, which is on Tanna Island. This volcano has erupted almost every day since it was discovered in 1774, so there is a good chance that visitors will see some lava flowing out when they are there. Everyone can climb to the top, and it only takes approximately fifteen minutes to do so, but it is recommended that everyone does it with a tour guide. The guides are used to the unpredictability of the volcano and can be quite helpful for those who are not used to the heat or the possibility of volcanic rocks flying through the sky. While the view of the inside of the crater is fabulous during the day, it turns into a spectacular experience at night once the sun has set in the sky.
Visiting multiple islands during a vacation can be hectic, but a little pre-planning will make it easy to do. While everyone can stick to one of the islands in Vanuatu, they will find that they will enjoy themselves even more as they go from one to another, until they have seen them all.