Lying northeast of Tahiti, Hiva Oa is one of the two largest of the Marquesas Islands. The village of Atuona with its bay of black sand is the last resting place of two world famous artists: the painter Paul Gauguin and the singer Jacques Brel.

2021年6月2日 · The French Polynesia island of Nuku Hiva is an extraordinary part of the world where a traveler can be as far from the crowds as it’s possible to be.

Hiva Oa may owe its international fame to Gauguin and Brel but the true essence of the island can be found in the valley Puamauin the extreme north-east of the island. The renowned l’iponaarcheological site (also known as Lipona), lies at the foot of …

2024年3月25日 · Thinking of exploring the Marquesas? Here is what you need to know before you go and the best things to see and do in Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa!

2024年9月19日 · Going for vacations or for honeymoon to Hiva Oa is a real immersion in the Polynesian culture. For those looking for blue turquoise lagoons, crystal-clear Polynesian waters, snorkeling, bungalows on stilts, coral reefs, it is better to …

Hiva Oa is the largest island of the southeastern Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, central South Pacific. The volcanic island’s mountainous slopes rise directly from the sea, reaching an elevation of some 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) at Mount Temetiu.

Hiva Oa is a place of much archeological interest with many tiki, paepae and other vestiges of its ancient civilization, as you will discover on our suggested itinerary for a four day break on the island.

Hiva Oa is the second largest island in the Marquesas Islands, in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. This majestic and historic island is known for its wild, untamed landscape, giant stone tiki, endless and unearthly vistas, and as the final resting place of poet Jacques Brel and artist Paul Gauguin.

2021年8月13日 · Your free in depth Hiva Oa travel guide with lots of photos to help plan your visit. Get travel tips, top things to do, estimated costs, itineraries & more. Skip to content

2021年7月10日 · From the aerial view as you land, to the scenic ride from the airport, to pretty much every second of every day – Nuku Hiva will leave you speechless. The capital of the Marquesas Islands, Nuku Hiva is just about as remote as one can go in the South Pacific.