Ara Metua
road, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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Ara Metua is an ancient pathway on the island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. It circles the island inland from the paved coastal road, Ara Tapu. Said to have been built by a Polynesian chief, Ara Metua passes through or near the island's main town and capital, Avarua. Rarotonga is volcanic, with a rugged interior and a surrounding plain, and is fringed by a coral reef. The island's economy relies on agriculture and tourism, with Rarotonga Airport serving as the main entry point for international visitors.12
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