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
Cultural Immersion Follow in the footsteps of Gauguin and Brel in Hiva Oa, discover Marquesian craftsmanship in the village of Atuona, and take home a pareu, a tiki, or a wooden sculpture.
Village
Atuona
Cultural Immersion Follow in the footsteps of Gauguin and Brel in Hiva Oa, discover Marquesian craftsmanship in the village of Atuona, and take home a pareu, a tiki, or a wooden sculpture. True treasures to bring back in your suitcase!
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