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Capital of the Marshall Islands
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Majuro is the largest city and capital of the Marshall Islands. The downtown area is north of the airport on the eastern side of the main island. It consists of the smaller towns Delap, Uliga and Darrit which are reside on islands linked by small stretches of land.
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The main tourist attraction is Laura Beach on the western tip of the main island about 40 km away from town. As taxis to Laura Beach are quite expensive the added value of a rental car should not be neglected.
Photos of local life and landscapes mostly from the turn of the century and objects including traditional handicraft on display. The only public library in the country.
A small atoll about 45 minutes away from Uliga by boat. Day trips and overnight stays at their small cottages need to be arranged through the Hotel Robert Reimers. Camping is also possible.
Overnight trips are also available to the next atoll, Arno. Arno is less developed than Majuro and very beautiful. Arrangements can be made at the Happy Hands Handicraft store which shares a parking lot with RRE hotel. The boat trip to Arno takes about 90 minutes.
RRE Hotel and Restaurant
A meeting place for locals and expats looking for cheap quality food and Internet access. The restaurant overlooks a busy town square as well as the lagoon. It has many American staples, such as pizza and steak. Try the MEC Blackout - seasoned slices of tuna which just touched a hot pan for a few seconds.
A small cafe on the backroad of Uliga. They have reasonably priced diner fare and some of the best coffee on island. It's a great place to catch up on local gossip as well.
Has excellent Chinese food and is located off the main road right next to Uliga Dock.
Near Won Hai Shien and also has excellent Chinese food, but of a different variety.
A good place to go for pizza before sunset.
A diner that has a selection of American and local foods.
Has a Sunday brunch with great views of the lagoon.
A local favorite. Spacious, with an open air deck on the lagoon.
Caters to a more upscale crowd. The drinks aren't more expensive, but the $7 cover charge (includes free drink) affects its patronage. It has a well-decorated, private VIP section.
Near the dock and on the 5th floor gives spectacular views. Serves American fare food.
Also organizes trips ($40) to Eneko island & Arno atoll every other day.
The small Formosa Supermarket has groceries and basic supplies but closes early.
A bigger Payless supermarket in Uliga is usually well stocked.
Has a large fresh produce section.
By plane
Hotel transfers are usually available for free upon reservation. Taxis from the airport to town are cheap as well (around US$5) and it is customary to pick up additional passengers on the way.
By foot
The island can be explored by foot. The only exception to this is Laura Beach. Packs of feral dogs roaming inhabited parts of Majuro remain an occasional danger.
By taxi
Taxis are cheap as long you stay east of the airport. To further reduce costs cab sharing is common. In town, taxi rides cost a flat fee of $2 (2025). Taxis are plentiful.
By bus
Getting to Laura Beach by taxi is expensive: for locals it's about $16 roundtrip, for tourists it can be up to $40 roundtrip (2024), but the driver will wait for you until you're ready to leave.
By thumb
Hitchhiking is widely practiced and quite safe.
By car
Rental cars cost $60 per day. None of the large commercial rental agencies operate on the island. Hotel Robert Reimers has about a dozen cars available. The island has four gas stations.
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