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Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical ParkThe Big Island (Hawaii island) Top 16 in Can't Miss Attractions
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Recommended Sightseeing Time: 3 hours
Address: State Hwy 160, Hōnaunau, HI 96726
mapOfficial website: http://www.nps.gov/puho/index.htm
Phone: +1-808-3282326
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The place of refuge. Absolutely gorgeous, and easy to visit, especially for kids. I always recommend this place.
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The place of refuge. Absolutely gorgeous, and easy to visit, especially for kids. I always recommend this place.
The Place of Refuge: Imagine you had just broken the sacred laws, the kapu, and the only punishment was death. Your only chance of survival is to elude your pursuers and reach the Pu'uhonua, a place of refuge. The Pu'uhonua protected the kapu breaker, defeated warriors, as well as civilians during the time of battle. No harm could come to those who reached the boundaries of the place of refuge.
National Park
Historical point of interest.
The historical park is relatively large, and there are many things you can see about Native Hawaiians. There are a lot of plants, and you can see a beautiful sea view when you walk outside. The people here are also very enthusiastic