Hiva Oa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Hiva Oa

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. Hiva Oa has many huge and interesting pre-European archaeological sites offering maraes, tikis and petroglyphs

Top Attractions in Hiva Oa

Explore the best things to see and do in Hiva Oa:

• ★Calvaire Cemetery
• ★Centre Jacques Brel
• ★Diving
• ★Entreprise Deligny
• ★Espace Culturel Paul Gaugin
• ★Hanamenu Transport
• ★Hiking
• ★Horse riding

Where to Eat in Hiva Oa

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Noa Nui
• 🍴Relais Moehau
• 🍴Snack Makemake

Where to Stay in Hiva Oa

• 🏨Hiva Oa Hanakee Pearl Lodge
• 🏨Temetiu Village

Hiva Oa Travel Guide Sections

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