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Lakatoro: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Lakatoro is the capital of Malampa Province of the island country of Vanuatu. It is situated on the eastern shore of Malakula and is the largest settlement in that island.

Lakatoro · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityLakatoro+25°CCloudy · sunrise 05:12 AMupdated 03:52 AM
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Places on the map1
Exchange rateVUV 118.91per 1 $VUV — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Lakatoro in pictures7 photos
Dominik Maximilián Ramík · cc-by-4.0 · Aug 22, 2023
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Getting there and staying

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Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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Exercise normal precaution in Vanuatu . Vanuatu is generally a safe destination for travelers. Infrastructure and roads in Port Vila and the surrounding area were damaged during the December 2024 earthquake, with repairs in progress.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Santo Pekoa International Airport SON69 km away — the nearest airport
Bauerfield International Airport VLI202 km from the centre
Whitegrass Airport TAH418 km from the centre
Cities of Vanuatu
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