Rich 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.
Hiva Oa in pictures
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Tahiti TourismePlaces on Hiva Oa
1Village
Atuona
The main village of Hiva Oa, where Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel both lived and are buried.
Village
Atuona
The main village of Hiva Oa, where Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel both lived and are buried. Go for the Marquesan crafts: carved tiki, wood sculpture and tapa.
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