Palikir is Micronesia's (Federated States) capital on Pohnpei island — one of the world's smallest capitals. Palikir is largely an administrative city, but Pohnpei island itself is a Pacific ecological gem.
20K
visitors/year
Best time to visit
November–May (drier season)
Top sights & experiences
- 🏛️ Nan Madol (UNESCO)
- 🌊 Pohnpei lagoon diving
- 🌿 Pohnpei waterfalls
- 🦜 Pohnpei endemic birds
- 🍺 Sakau kava ceremony
- 🏖️ Ant Atoll day trip
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