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Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

A place of refuge

Call

808-328-2326

Call

Website

https://www.nps.gov/puho/index.htm

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Location

Location

State Highway 160, Hōnaunau,

Details

This national historical park, known as Pu‘uhonua O Hōnaunau, served as a safe haven in times of war and a place of cleansing for kapu (law) breakers. Wooden images of Hawaiian native ki‘i (gods) and heiau (temples) on the sacred grounds of the beautiful and serene beachfront sanctuary make this a must-see historical park. Because ancient Hawaiians believed that if the spirit was not fed, then it would drift away, kāhuna and others left food offerings in the temple. Today, with the revival of Hawaiian customs, you may see offerings of food on the lele (tower) at Hale O Keawe. The park is home to some of the most significant traditional Hawaiian sites in the Hawaiian archipelago. Open daily 7 a.m. to sunset. Admission is $10-$20. This park does not accept cash. 
 

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