Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
National Park · Hawaii County, Hawaiʻi
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Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park located on the west coast of the island of Hawaiʻi in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. The historical park preserves the site where, up until the early 19th century, Hawaiians who broke a kapu (one of the ancient laws) could avoid certain death by fleeing to this place of refuge or puʻuhonua. The offender would be absolved by a priest and freed to leave.
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National Park with historical significance. Beautiful views and so many butterflies everywhere. There was a woman demonstrating how she makes leaf leis.
MoreI felt like I was being talked down to by the gentleman.That did the presentation in the amphitheater. He also made us feel bad that we were not native hawaiians.
MoreHistoric site that we enjoyed spending an hour or two getting to explore. It is full of history and was a good change of pace from the hanging out at the beach. It was easy to navigate and the views a
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Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Parking
Parking Lot
Good for Kids
Accepts Credit Cards
