Towering over Pago Pago at 523 m (1,716 ft), Mt Pioa – or Rainmaker Mountain – is one of Tutuila’s most iconic natural landmarks. As you drive up Route 006 toward Afono Pass, you’ll find several roadside pull-offs offering jaw-dropping views of Pago Pago Harbor, backed by the dramatic peak of Mt Pioa itself. The mountain doesn’t just look good – it’s also responsible for the island’s rainy microclimate, capturing moisture from clouds that pass overhead. Local legend speaks of Mt Pioa and neighbouring Mt Matafao as two ancient brothers who once fought, leaving their mark on the landscape.