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Îles Mariannes du Nord

Attractions principales aux Îles Mariannes du Nord

Northern Mariana Islands Essentials

The Northern Mariana Islands offer a unique blend of ancient Pacific heritage and significant World War II history. This list spans the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, featuring prehistoric Chamorro latte stones at the House of Taga and the poignant memorials of Banzai Cliff. Visitors can explore the Tinian airfields where atomic bombs were loaded, dive into the coral reefs of Mañagaha, or observe protected seabird colonies at Bird Island. These sites represent the archipelago's complex colonial past and its enduring natural beauty.

Northern Mariana Islands Essentials — Carte
A

Mañagaha

Uninhabited islet off Saipan's west coast featuring white sand beaches and coral reefs. It is a designated marine conservation area.
B

Banzai Cliff Memorial

Historic site at Saipan's northern tip where Japanese civilians and soldiers jumped to their deaths in 1944. It features several large Buddhist and Shinto monuments.
C

Bird Island Overlook

Viewpoint overlooking a limestone islet that serves as a sanctuary for migratory birds and green sea turtles.
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D

North Field

North Field was a World War II airfield on Tinian in the Mariana Islands. Abandoned after the war, today North Field is a tourist attraction.
E

House of Taga

Prehistoric archaeological site on Tinian featuring massive latte stones, which served as foundation pillars for a Chamorro chief's house.
F

Atomic bomb Loading Pits

Two concrete pits at Tinian's North Field used to load the atomic bombs onto the B-29 bombers Enola Gay and Bockscar in August 1945.
G

Japanese Lighthouse

The Japanese Lighthouse is an abandoned lighthouse situated atop Navy Hill in Garapan, Saipan, in the Northern Mariana Islands.
H

Micro Beach

White sand beach in Garapan known for calm, shallow waters and views of the lagoon.
I

NMI Museum of History and Culture

Housed in a former Japanese hospital building, this museum displays artifacts from the ancient Chamorro era through the Spanish and Japanese colonial periods.
J

Last Command Post

World War II site on the island of Rota featuring a Japanese cannon and a defensive bunker built into the limestone cliffs.
K

Suicide Cliff

Limestone cliff on the northern end of Tinian where Japanese soldiers and civilians jumped during the 1944 battle.
L

Bird Sanctuary Lookout

Observation point on Rota overlooking the Sueda Bird Sanctuary, a habitat for nesting seabirds like boobies and frigatebirds.
M

Swimming Hole Beach

Natural reef-protected pool on Rota's northern coast, safe for swimming during low tide.
Mañagaha
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Banzai Cliff Memorial
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Bird Island Overlook

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