Taking into account the costs of everything in Bora Bora, which sometimes defy imagination, it is a perfectly sound choice to forget the common sense of the traveller and buy as much as possible including groceries before getting there. Keep that option in mind if you want to self cater.
In case you do need something while on the island, you can find a medium-sized general groceries store in Vaitape called Chin Lee with a reasonable choice of food and drinks. A smaller grocery store near Matira beach can be helpful if you stay in the area and you do not want to get back to Vaitape, but the choice is much more limited.
The "specialty" of Bora Bora is Black Pearls. Commonly known around the world as Tahitian Black Pearls,the pearls of Bora Bora are indigenous to the remote lagoons of French Polynesia in the South Pacific.Today, the Tahitian Black Pearls has become an exotic gem sought after by celebrities and pearl aficionados alike. The Most popular place to buy and make your own Black Pearl Jewellery is The Farm at the Bora Bora Pearl Company.
