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🌎  Northern Mariana Islands 🇲🇵

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📍  Puntan Tahgong

✈️  Saipan International Airport (SPN)

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Puntan Tahgong on Tinian offers dramatic coastal cliff views, often featuring remnants of World War II history. The site is best accessed via rental car on Tinian, with some unpaved roads leading to scenic viewpoints, making it moderately accessible for most visitors, though caution is advised near cliff edges. While solo visits are feasible and allow for personal exploration, a guided tour can enrich the experience with historical context and ensure safety on potentially rugged terrain. The dry season, from December to June, is ideal for visiting due to more favorable weather conditions, avoiding heavy rains or typhoons which can occur during the wet season. There is typically no direct entrance fee, so costs are primarily associated with transportation to Tinian and a rental car or guided island tour, with a rental car costing approximately $50-100 per day. A typical visit duration at Puntan Tahgong itself ranges from 30 minutes to an hour, often as part of a longer island exploration, providing excellent opportunities for scenic photography and quiet reflection.