Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

National Historical Park Hawaii
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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 Puʻuhonua, a place of refuge. The Puʻuhonua protected the kapu breaker, defeated warriors, as well as civilians during the time of battle. No physical harm could come to those who reached the boundaries of the Puʻuhonua.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

The weather in the park is typically hot and sunny with daytime temperatures in the upper 80's. An excellent time to experience the park is in the morning and in the late afternoon when the temperatures are a bit cooler. The park occasionally closes because of high winds or dangerous storm conditions. Please check with the visitor center or your hotel for any weather advisories or hazardous conditions on the day of your visit.

Address

84-5559 Keala o Keawe Rd., Hōnaunau, HI 96726

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Cultural Demonstrations Fishing Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hiking Junior Ranger Program Snorkeling Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Archeology Ruins Arts Sculpture Pacific Islander Heritage Reconstruction Religion and Spirituality Heiau Schools and Education Animals Birds Fish Tortoises and Turtles Climate Change Coasts Islands and Atolls Geology Natural Sounds Scenic Views Trails The Tropics Unique Species Rare Endangered

Operating Hours

wednesday

8

monday

8

thursday

8

sunday

8

tuesday

8

friday

8

saturday

8

Location

Coordinates: 19.41268627, -155.9008789

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