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Port Vila is the capital city (town) of Vanuatu with a population of around 36,000 people. It is found on the island of Efate, where most tourists spend their time when in Vanuatu.

Vila is a very laid back town and isn't overly active, especially at night. Some days the cars and buses go mad on the streets and other days it seems there is no one around.

I really enjoyed walking the streets of Vila and looking through the markets and shops...and chatting to the friendly locals.

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  • Pros:Nice quiet town...
  • Last visit to Port-Vila: May 2004
  • Intro Updated May 14, 2004
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    CandS Jan 2, 2008 at 2:42 AM Report Abuse

    We were there 3 years ago so it may have changed...although we didn't have a Mastercard, only a Visacard so maybe that's the difference. Either way, it didn't work when we were there. :(

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    onedad Dec 31, 2007 at 1:50 PM Report Abuse

    We experienced no problems with atm's in Port Vila. We happily withdrew cash from our Westpac Mastercard at the Westpac ATM in the main street, and cash from our linked Visa debit/credit account from the ANZ ATM as well.

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    victorwkf Mar 1, 2006 at 3:05 AM Report Abuse

    Port-Vila seems to be a nice and laid back town :)

  • ChiefGlen Nov 23, 2005 at 7:24 PM Report Abuse

    Just got back from Vanuatu. Watch out for Barry driving the "Blue Vergin" mini van. He definitely knows how to rip off the tourists charging us $180 for a 15km. journey.

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    vesna04 Nov 21, 2005 at 12:40 PM Report Abuse

    Very enjoyble pages with beautiful photos. Greets!

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    Sweetberry1 Oct 12, 2004 at 4:11 AM Report Abuse

    Port-Vila sounds like a beautiful place for a holiday.. the lagoon looks so inviting. Like the wood carvings at the markets. ;-)

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    K.Knight Aug 4, 2004 at 3:38 AM Report Abuse

    Excellent page. My wife and I enjoyed Port vila and the snorkelling in the lagoon at the Le Lagon Park Royal. The smallest roundabout ever seen is in the main street of Port Vila!

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    Travelchili May 8, 2004 at 2:12 AM Report Abuse

    Sounds like a nice town. I love the main market picture. I bet all the vegetables and fruits were so fresh and tasty there..

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