Most Popular Places to Visit in American Samoa, Top Attractions 

How to travel to American Samoa? What are the places to visit in American Samoa? How can you have the best time in American Samoa? Are there current active flights to American Samoa? Now, we are going to find all the answers we need! The State of American Samoa occupies seven islands in the Samoa archipelago in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. American Samoa is neighbors with New Zealand Territories. If we look at the American Samoa map, we can see that it is neighbors with the island of Tokelau in the north, in the east with the island of Cook, in the south with Niue, in the west with the border with Samoa. Pago Pago is the capital and located on Tutuila, the largest in terms of area and population. This is also one of the best places to live in American Samoa! The total area of the islands reaches 200 square kilometers If you travel to American Samoa, you should know that the monetary unit accepted in the country is the US dollar (code USD). The country has two official languages: Local Samoan and English. After finding the answers to the questions "Where is American Samoa?", now we can move on and learn other important information. The current American Samoa population is 55,113 as of Sunday, February 21, 2021, based on the latest United Nations estimates. American Samoa population is equivalent to 0.00071% of the total world population. 88.1 % of the population is urban. The majority (89%) of the American Samoa population are Samoans, 4% are Tongans, 2% are Europeans and Americans, 5% are immigrants from other countries. American Samoa If you look at the American Samoa map, you can guess the climate of this place. When you travel to American Samoa, you can fully enjoy the tropical paradise from May to September, at which time the least rainfall will fall, and clear weather prevails on the islands. Also, major holidays and festivals take place during the dry season. It is the best time in American Samoa! The worst time to visit American Samoa is from December to March, as strong tropical cyclones can cause earthquakes and tsunamis. Tropical hurricanes are considered a frequent occurrence here. The air temperature throughout the year is stable at around +26 C. ou will have the chance to try delicious cuisine when you travel to American Samoa. I think this is the best part of all journeys! The most common foods in the country - sweet potatoes and coconut are eaten at almost all ripening stages. Also, a lot of root vegetables and grains are involved in cooking. A lot of dishes are prepared from seafood and fish. Sometimes they are eaten half-baked. Popular "Oka" - a marinade made from coconut milk, lemon juice, onions, and salt, on its basis are prepared all meat dishes and sea exotic: shark meat, octopus meat, shellfish, sea snakes, and crustaceans. "Peepee", a sauce made from onions and coconut milk, is served at the table. How to travel to American Samoa? Are there some rules? You can get to American Samoa in 2 ways: flights to American Samoa through New Zealand or through the United States, which means that you will need a transit or regular visa for one of these countries. Flights to American Samoa from Hawaii take 5 hours and from Samoa only half an hour. However, if you intend to stay in American Samoa for less than 30 days, you will not need a visa. To enter the country, you will need a valid passport and confirmation of the absence of immigration intentions. It is forbidden to import and export to American Samoa without special permission objects and things of artistic and historical value, meat and non-canned meat products, and products from coral, sea turtle shells, feathers, and skins of tropical birds and animals. How to travel to American Samoa in terms of health? How to protect yourself in advance? Before you travel to American Samoa, you must get a yellow fever vaccine. Vaccinations against hepatitis B, cholera, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis, and poliomyelitis are also recommended. It is recommended that you carry some protection against mosquitoes, as they are carriers of tropical fever. In general, American Samoa is a fairly safe country, if you follow basic precautions. The tourist sector of American Samoa is successfully developing. Its share in the total income of the country is 25%. On the islands of Manua, Aunuu, Carter Beach, Olosega, Alofau, Leone Beach, the lack of expensive luxury hotels is replaced by the homeliness of small hotels, well-groomed beaches buried in vegetation, excellent conditions for diving, excellent trekking routes, and the possibility of long cycling trips. In American Samoa's capital, the popular place is the Rainmaker Hotel, which meets all international standards and has excellent conditions for water entertainment. This is one of the best places to stay in American Samoa. Fans of water sports should visit American Samoa, as windsurfing and diving lovers from all over the world come to the country! You can ride the waves at the famous Carter Beach and in Leone Bay and Alofau. And the best sandy beaches where you can get a bronze tan are the beaches of the village of Alega, located on the island of Tutuila. For all these reasons, these beaches are the best places to visit in American Samoa! Also, we wouldn't be wrong if we said that this place is one of the best places to live in American Samoa for "lovers of everlasting summer"! There's nothing like taking a tour of a new destination to get a feel of what the place has to offer and get a glimpse and taste with the experts. So if you like high adventure, shopping or something more relaxing one of our many tour operators on island can help you out.

For those wanting to see nature at its best then North Shore Tours, South Pacific Watersports, Fitness ASAP and Samriel Aunu'u Island Getaway is who you need. The have a range of tours available from hiking the trails of National Park and Aunu'u Island, giving you a guide tour of all the rainforest flora and fauna, kayaking or taking a outrigger ride on Pago Pago Harbor and guiding you to some of the historic World War II sites around the island of Tutuila. If its the adventure of the high seas you want with some game fishing for marlin, wahoo or masimasi or diving then Pago Pago Marine Charters are the boys you need to see. They have three boats available for hire with fully experienced captains to take you to some of the best untouched fishing and dive spots around Tutuila and the Manu'a Islands. For those that prefer a guided tour is a local bus or private van Pago Pago Tradewinds Tours and Alofas Tours can arrange those for you. Everything from shopping tours, to visiting mountain villages and historic sites are just some of the itineraries they offer, as well as tailor made options as well.

Best Places Explore Experience Enjoy -
1. Mount 'Alava
2. Lata Mountain
3. Rainmaker Mountain
4. Matafao
5. Blunts Point Battery
6. Jean P. Haydon Museum