🇳🇷 Nauru
10 best places in Yaren
Yaren is the tiny administrative district of the world's smallest island nation, where parliament fits in a single building and you can cross the whole capital on foot in half an hour.
Parliament House
Nauru's traditionally styled parliament building, the political heart of the country, walkable in five minutes.
Command Ridge
The island's highest point, dotted with WWII-era Japanese fortifications and offering a panorama over all of Nauru.
Naoero Museum
A small museum tracing Nauru's history, phosphate mining and indigenous culture.
Buada Lagoon
A quiet freshwater lagoon ringed by lush greenery, the island's most peaceful spot.
Moqua Caves
Limestone caves with underground pools that once served as the island's main freshwater source.
Moqua Well
A historic well where locals drew water for generations during dry spells.
Aiwo Catholic Church
A Catholic church next door to Yaren, the spiritual center of the small community.
Anibare Bay
A scenic bay with a sandy beach, the island's best spot for swimming and sunsets.
Nauru Airport Restaurant
The restaurant at Yaren's airport, unexpectedly one of the island's main social hubs.
Buada Lagoon Café
A small lagoon-side café serving simple local fare with a water view.
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