Place

Cape TapuTapu

A view of a rocky shore and wide body of water with green trees on both sides against a blue sky.
Cape Taputapu

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Quick Facts
Designation:
National Natural Landmark

Scenic View/Photo Spot

Cape Taputapu offers the best illustration in American Samoa of wave action on older massive volcanic activity which created Tutuila Island.  

Directions: Drive the coast road west to the village of ‘Amanave. Park off the road just before the road makes a sharp right turn uphill. The cape is about a mile walk along the shoreline. ONLY HIKE AT LOW TIDE. 

National Park of American Samoa

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Last updated: April 20, 2021