LAST UPDATED
16/04/2010
introduction
Sarefo: Map of the Marquesas Islands, with Hiva Oa highlighted, 29 December 2006
Hiva Oa is the second largest island in the Marquesas Islands, in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. It is the largest island of the Southern Marquesas group. Its name means “long ridgepole” in South Marquesan. The island is likely so named because of its long central ridge.
what to do when its flat
Ĺ’uvre personnelle: Vegetation at the edge of the road from Atuona to Puamau, Hiva Oa, 10 November 2006
Many excursions and sights are available such as waterfalls, rock outcrops, river fords or bathing in the river for nature lovers.
You can also enjoy a full-day boat trip to the nearby island of Tahuata and its charming little village of Hapatoni