Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Captain Cook, HI - 96704
Type: Parks
The Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park is a national historic park in the United States that was established in 1955. This 420-acre historic site is the place where Hawaiians who broke the ancient laws could avoid death. In this place of refuge, or pu’uhonua, the person would be absolved by the priest and then freed in order to leave.
This historical park in Hawaii was originally called the City of Refuge National Historic Park but was renamed in 1978. It was further changed in 200 in order to observe its Hawaiian spelling.
Around 440,000 visitors come to the Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park every year. Aside from the pu’uhonua, other archaeological sites can also be found in the area including temple platforms, coastal village sites, royal fishponds, sledding tracks and many more. The Hale o Keawe temple and other structures have been reconstructed and preserved over the years.
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Nearby Nature Attractions
Following is a list of other nature attractions found within few miles of Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. You may also view all nature attractions in Captain Cook, Hawaii.
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Ho‘Okena Beach Park,
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3 Miles -
Napoopoo Park,
Captain Cook
3.5 Miles
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Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park,
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4.6 Miles
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Kahaluu Beach Park,
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11.4 Miles
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Pahoehoe Beach Park,
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12.7 Miles
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Hale Halawai Park,
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15.8 Miles
