Get Lost in the Ruins of Micronesia!

When you think of a nation comprised of thousands of islands thoughs of white sandy beaches, para-sailing, and scuba diving come to mind. Yet there’s many ruins from native cultures that are disbursed throughout the islands and well-worth a visit, even if it means a day away from the water.

Lelu Ruins -20 ft high basalt walls, stone paths, canals, structures, and tombs make up this 13th century city that was once the capital of a now defunct empire.

Menke Ruins -Requiring an arduious trek reminescent of something from “Indiana Jones” this former Temple of Sinlaku, the Goddess of Breadfruit, has religious platforms, basalt walls, and living quarters that have long since been taken over by the jungle.

Nan Madol -Considered by many to be the “Machu Picchu of the Pacific”, is made up of “islets” built out into the waters of the lagoon and was home to primarily priests who presided over the crypts and tombs that are a large majority of the site. Estimated to be as old as 2 AD, these ruins were once home to less than thousand people and have walls that are roughly 25 ft high around each structure.