Port of Pago Pago

Pago Pago in detail

Pago Pago was the setting for Somerset Maugham's well-known short story, 'Rain'. Set on a magnificent harbour and surrounded by densely forested mountains, the city has a character of its own; the market place is the best place to start to capture its character - and the Fa'a Samoa.

Because of strict building guidelines that limit the height of buildings, the views of the city and harbour are magnificent from just about anywhere provides you with breathtaking and majestic unspoiled views.

The American Samoa National Park's visitor centre is located in Pago Plaza and is worth a visit before exploration of the islands begins. The National Park is situated in three islands of our islands: Tutuila, Ta'u and Ofu.