MarquesasHiva OaGauguin's final resting placeRich in culture and history, Hiva Oa is best known as the final resting place of artist Paul Gauguin and musician Jacques Brel. Alongside museums and cemeteries, the island features impressive tiki statues, ancient archaeological sites, lush valleys, and spectacular coastal scenery.
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