Hiva Oa is the largest and most fertile of the southern Marquesas islands and second only to Nuku Hiva in size. Similar to all the larger Marquesas, Hiva Oa features steep cliffs abruptly rising from the ocean to a rugged interior spine of volcanic …

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

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.

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.

Feb 4, 2025 · Welcome to Hiva Oa, famous for Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel. But why choose this island over Bora Bora and Moorea? Read our reasons below! KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🏞️ Nature: Hiva Oa has pristine beaches, jungles, and waterfalls. Make …

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. Start your first day with a stroll around the island’s main village, Atuona.

Discover the romantic island of Hiva Oa and explore its enchanting landscapes, its gentle way of life and its ancient history. Second major center of the Marquesas archipelago, Hiva Oa is a romantic destination in the noble sense of the word.

The third biggest island in French Polynesia after Tahiti and Nuku Hiva, Hiva Oa is known as the garden of the Marquesas Islands. Bordered by steep cliffs and beaches of black sand, with 320 km² of lush green mountains and magnificent valleys, Hiva Oa is an island steeped in the past and the not so distant past.

Jun 1, 2023 · Step back in time and visit ancient archeological sites, lush jungle trails, smiling tikis, and the gravesite of both famous (and infamous) artists. These are the best things to do on Hiva Oa. Discover everything you need to know about visiting the Marquesas in the guidebook, Moon French Polynesia.

Aug 13, 2021 · Hiva Oa is the second-largest island in the Marquesas archipelago and the third-largest in French Polynesia. It is the capital of the southern island group. As large as it is, less than 3,000 residents live on the island, mostly concentrated in Atuona.